Generalising a square root problem

Ghormade, Gauri (2024) Generalising a square root problem. At Right Angles. pp. 63-65. ISSN 2582-1873

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Abstract

At Azim Premji School in Dhamtari,Chhattisgarh, I observed a grade 8 mathematics class where the teacher used a novel method to introduce square roots. He employed a visual way of solving a problem involving square roots which was different from traditional methods. In this article, I attempt to generalise the method, developing a connection between this visual approach and the traditional method.

Item Type:	Articles in APF Magazines
Authors:	Ghormade, Gauri
Document Language:	Language English
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Squares, square roots, word problem, visual problem solving
Subjects:	Natural Sciences > Mathematics
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > University Publications > At Right Angles
Full Text Status:	Public
Note:	The author describes her experience of observing a class where a visual way of solving a problem involving square roots was used. She takes it a step further and attempts to generalise the method in this article
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/5823
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