Time Activity Level of Differentiation Resource 10 min Introduction High Whiteboard 1. Revisit prior knowledge in square roots 2. Introduce the topic of “investigating square roots of perfect square numbers” 3. Display examples of perfect square numbers using the whiteboard

15 min Activity Medium Worksheet 1. Ask students to complete a worksheet on square roots of perfect square numbers 2. Make the questions focus on square roots of perfect square numbers 3. Allow the students to work in small groups and talk through any problems they may have

15 min Consolidation Low Mathematical equipment 1. Use mathematical equipment to explore the use of square roots of perfect square numbers 2. Give examples of problems that students can solve with the equipment 3. Encourage students to work as a group to solve the problems

10 min Extension High Whiteboard 1. Ask the students questions that require them to extend the knowledge of square roots of perfect square numbers 2. Use the whiteboard to explain how the questions can be solved and the possible implications 3. Allow for discussion between the students and take notes for class participation

5 min Summary N/A N/A 1. Bring the class back together and summarise the main points from the lesson 2. Check that all students have a good understanding of the content 3. Answer any remaining questions 4. Set homework related to the topic 5. Dismissal