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Young mathematicians learn how to simplify expressions with square roots by watching a video that shows several ways to rewrite expressions involving radicals. They work on questions where they rationalize denominators and expand and simplify radical expressions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the worksheet with learners who are struggling with operations with square roots
Classroom Considerations
- Note that some US learners may not be familiar with the terms surds
- Pupils need to know how to multiply binomials through the distributive property/FOIL
Pros
- Questions give detailed instructions on how to represent answers
Cons
- Little variation in question format and type