Ages 12–18
BrainteenAges 12–18MathsWorksheet
Square roots and cube roots (Core) · Practice set 2
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Work out each root.
Curriculum links
- Common Core 8.EE.A.2: Use square root and cube root symbols; evaluate square roots of small perfect squares and cube roots of small perfect cubes.
- England NC KS3.MA.NUM.7: Use integer powers and real roots (square, cube and higher) and recognise powers of 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- BNCC EF08MA02: Use the link between powers and roots, writing a root as a power with a fractional exponent.
- Programmes FR C4.MA.NC.4: Know square roots of perfect squares and use the square-root key.
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About this activity
What your child practises
Skills: Square roots and cube roots (level 2).
Applying a method step by step and checking the answer – the skills secondary-school maths tests are built on.
What’s included
- 15 questions
- An answer key you can print with the sheet or on its own
- An on-screen version with instant marking and stars
Age and school year
Made for ages 12–18. That’s Grade 7–12 in the US, Year 8–13 in England, JSS 1 – SS 3 in Nigeria and Class 7–12 in India.
How to use it
- Print it at home or school – it fits a standard A4 or US Letter page.
- Print the answer key too, so marking takes seconds.
- Play it on screen: answers are marked instantly and children earn stars.
- Write on it on a tablet or touchscreen with a finger or stylus – no printer needed.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Play it on screen for instant feedback, then print a fresh version as a timed, calculator-free check.
- Redo three of the questions a week later: spaced recall is one of the surest ways to make methods stick.
- Use a fresh printed copy as a short timed test before an exam to practise working under pressure.
Good to know
- Time needed
- About 20–30 minutes
- You’ll need
- A printer (or a tablet to work on screen), a pencil and an eraser
- Difficulty
- On level (Core) – pitched at ages 12–18
- Answer key
- Yes – print it with the sheet or on its own