It's Hip to Be (an Imperfect) Square!

This lesson allows students to explore and estimate the values of imperfect squares, using perfect square anchors and number lines as resources. The conversations throughout the lesson will also emphasize that imperfect squares are irrational numbers that must be estimated to compare.

Resource ID#: 47332 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)

Keywords: square roots, irrational numbers, estimation

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Instructional Technique

Instructional Design Framework(s): Structured Inquiry (Level 2), Argumentation

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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