Square roots and cube roots

In this lesson, we will investigate the properties of square and cube roots. We will look at common terminology, symbols, and how to calculate and interpret square and cube roots of integers.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Evaluate the following numerical expression,

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Q2.Evaluate the following numerical expression

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Q3.What is the area of this square?

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Q4.The side length of a cube is 6cm. What is the volume of this cube?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Evaluate the following numerical expression,

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Q2.Evaluate the following numerical expression

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Q3.What is the area of this square?

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Q4.The side length of a cube is 6cm. What is the volume of this cube?

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Square roots and cube roots

Exit Quiz

Q1.Find the square root of 81

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Q2.Find the cube root of 8

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Q3.Evaluate the following numerical expression

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Q4.What is the side length of a cube with a volume of 216cm cubed?

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Q5.What is the side length of this square?

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Square roots and cube roots

Exit Quiz

Q1.Find the square root of 81

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Q2.Find the cube root of 8

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Q3.Evaluate the following numerical expression

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Q4.What is the side length of a cube with a volume of 216cm cubed?

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Q5.What is the side length of this square?

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Lesson summary: Square roots and cube roots

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