Estimate Square Roots

Give students practice estimating square roots with this eighth-grade number sense worksheet! In this one-page practice worksheet, students will use their understanding of square roots and irrational numbers in order to estimate non-perfect square roots in 12 unique problems. When working with a number that’s not a perfect square, learners can estimate its approximate square root by finding the two whole numbers that the square root falls between.

This worksheet is a great way for students to deepen their understanding of irrational numbers. Check out the Approximating Square Roots worksheet for a formal introduction, an example problem, and more targeted practice!