Rationalising Surds (Basic) – Lesson PowerPoint & Worksheets with Worked Solutions

Rationalising Surds (Basic) – Lesson PowerPoint & Worksheets with Worked Solutions

Description:
Kick off your rationalising surds lesson with this ready-to-teach Lesson on Rationalising Surds! Designed for Grades 8–10 (Algebra or Pre-Algebra), this download includes an editable PowerPoint presentation, student worksheets, and fully worked solutions — all designed to make introducing surds smooth, visual, and structured.

What’s Included:
20-Slide PowerPoint Lesson
Covers rationalising surds from the basics

Fully animated with smooth transitions

Clear layout for direct teaching or flipped instruction

Slides include: Introduction, examples, scaffolded steps, practice prompts, and a wrap-up

2 Student Worksheets (PDF format)
10 questions per sheet (20 total), progressing from very basic to confidently introductory

Includes a fully worked example on each sheet to model the process

Worked Solutions File (PDF)
Complete step-by-step solutions for every worksheet question

Perfect for student self-checking or teacher reference

** Key Features:**
Seamless flow between teaching, practice, and recap

Great for introducing irrational numbers and simplifying radicals

Scaffolded content supports mixed-ability groups

Excellent for classwork, revision, or independent learning

PowerPoint is fully editable to adapt to your teaching style

** Best Uses:**
First lesson in rationalising surds

Whole-class instruction via whiteboard or projector

Homework with self-marking using the worked solutions

Substitute plans or cover lessons

Online teaching (editable PPT allows for screen sharing or export to Google Slides)

** Please Note:**
This resource does not include a video lesson or teacher guide.
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