Recognizing: Challenge & Extension

Mathematics
GCSE Foundation
14 questions
~28 mins
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A worksheet focusing on recognizing square numbers, designed for GCSE Foundation students to develop procedural skills and problem-solving abilities.

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Recognizing: Challenge & Extension

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Grade GCSE Foundation
A

Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the value of 12 squared.
[2 marks]
2.
List all perfect squares between 1 and 100.
[3 marks]
3.
What is the next perfect square after 144?
[2 marks]
B

Fluency & Practice

Answer each question carefully, focusing on recognizing square numbers quickly.
1.
Determine whether 121 is a perfect square.
[1 mark]
AYes
BNo
2.
Calculate 15 squared.
[2 marks]
3.
Identify which of these are perfect squares: 50, 64, 81, 90.
[2 marks]
C

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Work through the problems step-by-step to explain your reasoning.
1.
A square garden has an area of 225 square meters. What is the length of one side?
[3 marks]
2.
Explain why 50 is not a perfect square, using prime factorization.
[3 marks]
D

Real-world Applications

Apply your understanding of square numbers to real-life contexts.
1.
A computer screen displays a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. Is the total number of pixels a perfect square? Show your working.
[4 marks]
E

Challenge & Extension

Attempt these more difficult problems to extend your understanding.
1.
Find the smallest perfect square greater than 200 but less than 300.
[3 marks]
2.
Construct a rectangle on the grid with sides that are both perfect squares and whose area is a perfect square.
[4 marks]
F

Mixed Review

Solve a variety of questions to review your understanding.
1.
Is 144 a perfect square? Show your answer.
[2 marks]
2.
Write the first five square numbers.
[2 marks]
G

Error Analysis

Identify the mistake in each statement and correct it.
1.
A student claims that 121 is not a perfect square because its digits add up to 4. Is this correct? Explain and correct if needed.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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