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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.A.2 Use square root and cube root symbols to represent solutions to equations of the form x2 = p and x3 = p, where p is a positive rational number. Evaluate square roots of small perfect squares and cube roots of small perfect cubes. Know that √2 is irrational.
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Estimating Square roots is a grade 8 Common Core Math Standard
Use links and information below to learn how to estimate square roots
How to Estimate Square Root Approximating Roots

Desmos: Square Roots on the Number Line
Math Games: Estimate Positive and Negative square roots
Explain what a square root is and how to estimate a square root to the nearest tenth.
Include examples of perfect squares and non-perfect squares
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