Finding the Square of a Number in Basketball court

Learning Outcomes

1. Define perfect square in order to classify the given numbers as perfect square or non perfect squares.

2. Observe the number in order to find the unit place of its square.

3. Observe different number patterns in order to deduce sqaure numbers.

4. Use the rule that there are exactly 2n non perfect square numbers between the squares of the number n and (n+1) in order to find how many numbers, lie between the squares of the given two consecutive numbers. 

Description Of Activity

1. Make groups having four students each.

2. Take one group. Give each student a token having any one number from 1 to 20.

3. Referee (teacher) ask them to stand in circles having square of number they have on their token.

4. Then referee may check that each student stand in right circle. If they are correct, give them 4 points. If one mistake then deduct 1 point.

5. Also timer will note time from getting token to standing in right circle. 

6. Repeat this with each group. 

 

Result :

Group who stand in right plane in lesser time and all members with the highest point will be declared winner.

Variations

Students may be given token of different numbers. Starting point may be changed at different corners.

Coaching Tips

In case the markings are not there on the ground, encourage students to make circle markings on the ground. They would learn how to draw circles.

Equipment/Material Required

Basketball court

Paper sheets

Timer

Chalk