Estimating Square Roots Concepts

Estimating Square Roots Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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This video tutorial teaches how to estimate the square roots of non-square numbers. It begins by explaining the method of finding square numbers on either side of the given number and using them to estimate the square root. The video provides examples, such as estimating the square root of 77 and 30, demonstrating the process of approximation. The tutorial concludes with a call to action for viewers to like and subscribe.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in estimating the square root of a non-square number?

Divide the number by 2.

Add 10 to the number.

Find the square numbers on either side of the given number.

Multiply the number by itself.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you are estimating the square root of 77, which two square numbers should you consider?

49 and 64

64 and 81

81 and 100

36 and 49

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the estimated square root of 77 closer to 9 than to 8?

Because 77 is exactly in the middle.

Because 77 is a perfect square.

Because 77 is closer to 81.

Because 77 is closer to 64.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the square numbers on either side of 30?

16 and 25

9 and 16

25 and 36

36 and 49

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If 30 is roughly in the middle of 25 and 36, what is the estimated square root of 30?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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