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Teach cube roots by building on an understanding of square roots. The third installment of a 25-part series asks learners to solve simple quadratic and cubic equations using roots. Scholars compare square roots and cube roots throughout the instructional activity and make connections to the notation.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have your classes repeatedly produce a list of perfect squares and perfect cubes until committed to memory
- Use the practice problems as board work to check for understanding
Classroom Considerations
- Individuals should be proficient with finding perfect square roots
Pros
- Provides options for the opening exercise to focus on the needs of individual classrooms
- Includes checking the solution of the equation as the final step in solving
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- None