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Activity
Illustrative Mathematics

Identifying Rational Numbers

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Eight different numbers are listed for mathematics masters to analyze. They simply tell if each number is rational or irrational. They can also explain their reasoning. A simple and straightforward worksheet that is a handy tool for...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Converting Decimal Representations of Rational Numbers to Fraction Representations

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
A rational number is a ratio of two integers. Discuss with your class how to convert the rational numbers of repeating decimals to fractions. A good commentary on letting x equal the repeating decimal and multiplying each side of such...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Comparing Rational and Irrational Number

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Algebra learners must know how to use rational numbers to approximate irrationals. This resource asks participants to decide which number is larger without using a calculator. It makes a great exercise to use as a five-minute transition...
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Handout
Charleston School District

Identifying Irrational Numbers

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
These numbers have some personality! Are they rational or irrational? The lesson examines the definitions of rational and irrational numbers and shows examples of how to identify them. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

myTestBook.com Rational and Irrational Numbers

For Students 7th - 9th
In this rational and irrational numbers learning exercise, students answer multiple choice questions about rational and irrational numbers. Students complete 20 questions.
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Worksheet
Kuta Software

Sets of Real Numbers

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Real and unreal, rational and irrational, your learners will become experts at labeling numbers with this worksheet. A full sheet of different numbers requires your mathematicians to label each number with any category that fits that...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Real Number System

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners analyze the real number system. They discuss real numbers, rational and irrational numbers, integers, whole numbers, natural numbers and more of the real number in the system. They differentiate between all these numbers.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Real Numbers in the Real World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Delve into the concept of operating on the set of real numbers! In this operating with the set of real numbers lesson, pupils perform order of operations on the set of real numbers using a calculator.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Irrational Numbers on the Number Line

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
There are four irrational numbers that participants need to graph. Pi(π), -(½ x π), and √17 are easy to approximate with common rational numbers. On the other hand, the commentary describing the irrational number 2√2 is not clear. It...
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University of Utah

Rational and Irrational Numbers

For Students 8th Standards
Conquer any irrational fears you might have of irrational numbers. As class members investigate how to represent numbers geometrically, they learn about rational and irrational numbers, including approximating and ordering rational...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Rational and Irrational Numbers

For Students 8th - 9th
Here is a rational and irrational numbers activity in which learners identify 10 different expressions related to various types of numbers. They determine whether each expression given is a rational or irrational number.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Calculating and Rounding Numbers

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Mathematicians need to know that not all numbers are rational. We approximate irrational number with rational numbers. That is why a calculator may be misleading. This task give learners an opportunity to see how rounding a number and...
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Assessment
Charleston School District

Review Unit 7: Real Numbers

For Students 8th Standards
Provide pupils with problems to check their understanding of the concepts within the unit. The seven-part series of lessons covers concepts related to irrational numbers. Learners convert between fractions and decimals, estimate the...
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Assessment
Charleston School District

Pre-Test Unit 7: Real Numbers

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Don't be irrational! Use this pre-test to assess your classes' ability to work with all types of real numbers. The lesson asks learners to estimate value, evaluate roots, and order numbers. This begins a series of lessons on the real...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Real Number System Graduated Bowl Activity

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders determine which numbers are rational numbers. In this number lesson students answer a series of questions related to natural and whole numbers as well as integers and rational numbers. Students work cooperatively in groups.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Converting Repeating Decimals to Fractions

For Students 8th Standards
Develop a process with your classes for converting repeating decimals to fractions. Through this process, pupils understand that any repeating decimal can be written as a fraction. The 10th lesson in this 25-part module helps reinforce...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

My Test Book: Rational and Irrational Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding rational and irrational numbers. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Make a Math Mascot

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Create a math mascot by identifying irrational and rational numbers. Learners will also solve linear equations.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra 1: Simplifying Radicals

For Teachers 8th - 9th Standards
After discussing the difference between rational and irrational numbers, the class pratices simplifying, adding, and subtracting radical expressions. They play a game which involves passing around cards until they have matching hands of...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lesson 2 Ordering Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Math wizards begin the lesson by comparing and ordering rational numbers. Using a number line, they discover the relationship between the numbers and practice ordering them in the correct way. They also review proper techniques for...
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Handout
Charleston School District

Comparing and Ordering Irrational Numbers on a Number Line

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Estimating the value of numbers is much harder than it sounds! Scholars compare and order the value of numbers presented in different forms including fractions, decimals, roots, integers, and pi. This builds on the previous lessons in...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Number Sense: Real Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Using a scientific calculator and an 11-page guide sheet, middle schoolers investigate real numbers and problem-solving properties. The publisher links this resource to Common Core standard for seventh grade math, but you may find it a...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Placing a Square Root on the Number Line

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
There are many ways to approach finding the rational approximation of an unknown square root. Here is a problem that will help math learners make a connection between square roots and their order on a number line. As usual, determine two...
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Handout
Charleston School District

Estimating Values of Expressions

For Students 8th Standards
You can't evaluate an irrational root expression without a calculator—or can you? Scholars estimate the value of roots within an expression to approximate the value of the expression. Expressions include a mix of square roots and whole...