Pupils learn how to estimate square roots of numbers using only a pencil, ruler and a pair of compasses. Originally discovered by Rene Descartes, it is based around Pythagoras' Theorem (a proof is included in the powerpoint). If you like this resource then please check out my other stuff on here! :)
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I've not seen this before, love it! A great way of combining topics. Thank you for taking the time to make and share this!
Fabulous resource.
This is excellent for IB MYP, too. It can be easily adapted into a Criterion B exercise. Thank you!
I really like this. Great for practising accurate drawing and also really nice to have a proof along with some history to stretch the more able. It's also superb that I've learnt something too! Thanks.
This is an excellent example to show students some historical importance of what can be a dry topic. Students will learn how to construct square root lengths using only a pencil, ruler and pair of compasses. Students will find it challenging, but engaging.
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