Squares and Square Roots Mathketball SOL 8.3 ab

8.3 The student will a) estimate and determine the two consecutive integers between which a square root lies; and b) determine both the positive and negative square roots of a given perfect square.

A fun interactive math game that gets students involved and excited in class. There are many different ways to play and use this activity. I personally create teams and have students solve each problem on small personal white boards for quick assessment. After all students have answered the question I check their work for understanding. Teams that have all students with a correct answer earn a point for their team and then each team gets a chance to have one member of the group come up and shoot a free throw at a small Nerf Basketball Hoop. I reward teams that make the basket with another point. At the end of class I reward the winning team. You can also reward teams for behavior as well, such as being on task and quietly working.