Squaring Numbers Worksheet
A worksheet for 6th graders to practice squaring numbers, including definitions, calculations, and problem-solving.
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to answer. Show your work where necessary.
What does it mean to 'square' a number?
Squaring a number means multiplying the number by itself. For example, 3 squared (written as 3²) is 3 x 3 = 9.
1. When you square a number, you multiply it by .
2. The small number written above and to the right of a base number is called an .
3. The result of squaring a number is often called a number.
4. Which of the following correctly represents 7 squared?
7 x 2
7 + 7
7 x 7
7 ÷ 7
Calculate the square of each number:
5. 4² =
6. 9² =
7. 10² =
8. 12² =
9. 6² = 36
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10. A square garden has a side length of 8 meters. What is the area of the garden?