Square and Cube Roots G9

Square and cube roots is basically a grade 9 mathematics topic but which can be taken by any other student above or below that level.

It is important to master this topic because there are other mathematics topics which demand it as prerequisite before you can confidently start learning them. If you are a Junior Secondary student, you may also visit our Pastpapers page for more practice. Also, don’t forget to make use of the forum for exchange with other students and teachers. Good luck!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this chapter you should be able to:

• Describe the meaning of square root and its symbol
• Describe the meaning of cube root and its symbol
• Find roots of squares and cubes

Knowledge of Square and cube roots

• Describing square root and cube root symbols.
• Square and cubes numbers

SKILLS

• Interpretation of root symbol.
• Evaluation of square roots and cube roots.

VALUES

• Awareness of root and its symbol.
• Curiosity in using root symbol