Name: ___________________________________________________

Simplifying Radicals
Due: November 16th, 2018

Directions: You must complete 3 tasks on this choice board. The middle task is required for all
students. You must then complete your tasks in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal tic-tac-toe row.
This assignment is worth 40 points. (Middle task is 20 pts, while all others are 10 pts)
Write a journal entry on Watch the Simplifying Square Complete the Simplifying
learning how to simplify Roots video on Khan Radicals practice
radicals using both methods Academy. When you’re assessment quiz on Quizizz.
discussed. In the entry, write finished, write a detailed Record your score and
about what was frustrating paragraph explaining amount of time it took you to
about the skill and what came something new you learned finish.
easy. Be detailed and that we may have overlooked
thorough. Must be at least 3 during the lesson. Did this
paragraphs with great new discovery make
explanations. simplifying radicals easier for
you? Why or why not?

Partner up with a person of Log on to Aleks and complete Complete a Boss-Secretary

your choice. Each of you will
create a small quiz that the
other will need to take. Make
the quiz 15 questions in
length and about simplifying
radicals. Take about 20
minutes to complete. Use the
Photomath app on your
phones to grade each other’s
quiz.
the review exercises on
simplifying radicals. Make
sure to show your work on a
scratch paper and submit it
before the class is over. You
will need your log-in
information.
worksheet with a partner of
your choice. The boss’ role
will be to explain what steps
to take to simplify a radical
and the secretary will write
down the information being
described. Make sure to
alternate roles during the
activity. Each partner should
complete 5 questions each.

Use the Desmos graphing
calculator to investigate how
we can represent non-perfect
square radical expressions
as fractions, decimals, and
percents. Make sure to make
a list of all the different ways
you can represent each
problem. Write your findings
on a sheet of paper.
Gather a list of 20 radical Define all 8 vocabulary terms
expressions. Divide the group using Math Words and then
into two categories; solving write a sentence for each.
them by the Greatest Perfect 1. Radical symbol
Square Factor method and 2. Radicand
by the Pair Factor method. 3. Prime factors
Then, at the end of the list, 4. Perfect square
explain the differences and 5. Simplify
similarities between these 6. Product
methods. 7. Factor tree
Radical expression
Name: ___________________________________________________

This activity will be a culmination assignment at the end of our simplifying square roots lesson.
The purpose for this activity is to apply the ideas of square roots/radicals in a variety of activities
that students will get an opportunity to choose from. These activities range from defining
important vocabulary terms, investigating how many different representations of radicals there
are, and practicing how to simplify non-perfect square radicals. Giving students the options to
choose from different activities will allow them to feel encouraged and engaged in completing
the lesson.
The following list are all the ISTE standards that will be addressed during this activity:

• 1d) Students understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations,

demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies and are
able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies.

• 2b) Students engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using
technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices.

• 3a) Students plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and
other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits.

• 4b) Students select and use digital tools to plan and manage a design process that
considers design constraints and calculated risks.

• 5a) Students formulate problem definitions suited for technology-assisted methods such as
data analysis, abstract models, and algorithmic thinking in exploring and finding solutions.