CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Use Square Roots to Solve Quadratic Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving quadratic equations using square roots.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: N Cn, a Rei Complex Square Roots
Working with complex numbers allows us to solve equations that cannot be solved with real numbers. Here we will investigate complex numbers which arise as square roots of certain complex numbers. Aligns with N-CN.A.2 and A-REI.A.1.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Quadratics by Taking Square Roots
Solve quadratic equations of the form (x+a)^2-b=0. These can be solved using square roots. For example, solve (x-5)$2-4=0.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Square Roots and Irrational Numbers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the principal square root of numbers and simplify square root problems.
Other
Square Root on Your Computer's Calculator
Site provides a tutorial on using a calculator to evaluate square roots.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Square Root Applications
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve applications using square roots.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Use Square Roots to Solve Quadratic Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve quadratic equations involving perfect squares.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Quadratics by Taking Square Roots
Solve quadratic equations of the form (x+a)squared-b=0. These can be solved using square roots. For example, solve (x-5)squared-4=0. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Estimating Square Roots
By estimating the value of a square root students will get practice in identifying perfect squares, in checking for reasonableness of an answer, and in mental math.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.ns Estimating Square Roots
This task asks students to estimate the square root of 800 without using a calculator. To do it, they must examine perfect squares that are higher and lower than 800. Aligns with 8.NS.A.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Quadratics by Taking Square Roots: Strategy
Analyze the process of solving a quadratic equation by taking the square root.
Other
Math Pages: Ancient Square Roots
This site from Math Pages proivdes information and gives the Babylonian method for solving square root equations. The site is very intense and in-depth with good information. The material is pretty intense, however, and a background...
Integrated Publishing
Integrated Publishing: Roots, Exponents, and Radicals
Information on powers, roots, exponents, and radicals.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Squares and Square Roots
The learning activity examines squares and square roots. Topics include perfect squares, how to square a number, and the square root symbol. The resource consists of explanations and examples.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Roots and Powers in Equations
Sophia: Roots and Powers in Equations uses teacher tutorials and online assessments to introduce and analyze concepts such as addition and subtraction in roots, multiplication of roots, division of roots, root to exponent, roots and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Approximating Square Roots Walk Through
Tutorial covers a series of questions, examples, and practice that will help students learn how to approximate square roots.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Equations With Square Roots and Cube Roots
Practice solving equations by squaring or cubing both sides. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Simplify Roots of Negative Numbers
Rewrite square roots of negative numbers as imaginary numbers. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Simplify Roots of Negative Numbers
Rewrite square roots of negative numbers as imaginary numbers.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Squares and Square Roots
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students complete multi-step computations using order of operations in situations involving combinations of rational numbers including whole number exponents and square roots of square numbers.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.ns Placing a Square Root on the Number Line
This task develops students' number sense of squares and square roots. They are to find an approximation of a less obvious square root of a number to see where it would fall on a number line. To do this, they must examine perfect squares...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Simplifying Square Roots With Negative Numbers
This tutorial and practice shows how to simplify radicals even with a negative number. Features include a teacher page that has a Bingo game to teach the concept.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Roots
After defining roots (radicals), this resource focuses on square roots. Examples are given to demonstrate how to simplify, find principal roots, and gives several properties of square roots.
Quia
Quia: Square Roots (Concentration Game)
This concentration game explores square roots. There is a link to a list of the numbers being used so students can check their answers.