Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Simplifying Radicals
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains simplifying radical expressions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to students who have...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: N rn.a.2: Kepler's Third Law of Motion
The purpose of this task is to solve some expressions requiring fractional exponents in the modeling context of planetary motion. Aligns with N-RN.A.2.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Properties of Exponents Challenge (Rational Exponents)
Rewrite some elaborate exponential expressions that involve fractional exponents and radicals. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: 4th & 5th Roots
Radicals are also known as roots. Evaluate high-degree radicals. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Fractional Exponents
Evaluate numerical expressions with rational exponents, and convert between equivalent forms of exponential and radical expressions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Rational Exponents Challenge
Choose equivalent forms of radical and exponential expressions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Simplify Square Root Expressions
Practice simplifying expressions with multiple radical terms. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Graphing Cube Root Functions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers graphing cubed root functions. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice and attempt practice problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Simplifying Rational Expressions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson applies the laws of exponents to rational exponents.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Graphing General Polynomials, Radicals, Rationals, and Piecewise Fun
This resource provides an overview of graphing, giving examples of general polynomial, radical, rational, and piecewise functions. Also includes advice on common mistakes made by students.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Equations With Square Roots
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve equations using square roots
Common Core Sheets
Common Core Sheets: Expressions & Equations 8.ee.3 Worksheets
Print or create worksheets to assess students' understanding of radicals and integer exponents.
Common Core Sheets
Common Core Sheets: The Number System 8.ns.2 Worksheets
Print or create worksheets to assess students' understanding of radicals, square roots, and irrational numbers.
Integrated Publishing
Integrated Publishing: Roots, Exponents, and Radicals
Information on powers, roots, exponents, and radicals.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Irrational Numbers and Radicals Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review irrational numbers and radicals. Examples are included.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: 4th & 5th Roots
Radicals are also known as roots. The most common are square root and cube root, but there are more.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Radical
Learn about radicals with this reference guide. Detailed explanations and examples are given.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Exponents and Radicals: Targeted Math Instruction
This lesson focuses on exponents and radicals as they apply to problems involving squares, perfect squares, and square roots.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Square Roots
Brush up on your math skills relating to square roots then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Simplify Square Root Expressions
Practice simplifying expressions with multiple radical terms.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Addition and Subtraction of Radicals
Learn how to simplify expressions involving the addition and subtraction of radicals.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: How to Rationalize the Denominator
What do you do if the denominator contains a radical? This article explains how to rationalize a denominator that contains square roots, higher roots and the sums and differences of square roots. The examples also include problems that...
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Rationalizing the Denominator
Learn to simplify radical expressions by removing radicals from denominators. The demonstration includes both single radicals and binomials that require the use of a conjugate.