Students will practice simplifying radicals with this cut and paste puzzle. Students must simplify all the radicals along the edges, then cut out the pieces and rearrange them so that the edges match with the radicals in their corresponding simplified forms. Then, they paste down them down in the correct order. A template for them to paste their pieces down, and a solution to the puzzle, are included.
A tip is to have them highlight both the top and left edge of every puzzle piece. Those are the radicals that they must simplify. The other edges represent the answers. I have them do all their work on a separate sheet of paper and staple to their puzzle.
BONUS! This resource also contains Cornell Notes with practice problems on simplifying both perfect square root and non-perfect square root radicals. There is also space for students to summarize the lesson. An answer key to the notes is included. The notes are a great way to introduce this topic prior to putting together the puzzle.
This resource is included in the following bundle(s):
Algebra 1 Curriculum (with Activities)
Algebra 1 Activities Bundle
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