Squares, Cubes & Roots: Calculating & Estimating

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About Course

Learn the square and cube numbers you are expected to know, how square and cube roots work (including negative numbers), how to estimate roots that are not whole numbers, and how to use roots in real problems such as finding the side of a square room or a cube-shaped tank.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course supports maths learning and revision and is not produced or endorsed by any exam board. It is not an accredited qualification.

What Will You Learn?

  • Recall square numbers to 15² and cube numbers to 10³ and recognise powers of 2, 3, 4 and 5
  • Find square and cube roots, including the positive and negative square roots
  • Estimate a root between two whole numbers without a calculator
  • Use roots to solve practical area and volume problems

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Square numbers and square roots
  • Cube numbers and cube roots
  • Estimating roots
  • Roots in real life and exams

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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