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Lesson Plan
Willow Tree

Rational vs. Irrational Numbers

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Build an understanding of rational numbers and their counterpart irrational numbers. Lead learners through an explanation of rational numbers and the ways they can be expressed. Then introduce them to irrational numbers and make...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

myTestBook.com Rational and Irrational Numbers

For Students 7th - 9th
In this rational and irrational numbers worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about rational and irrational numbers. Students complete 20 questions.
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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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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

The Irrational Numbers

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra learning exercise, students solve rational numbers using addition, subtraction and multiplication. They identify the rules of solving rational and irrational numbers. There are 50 questions on 6 pages.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Radicals and the Irrational Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th
In this Integrated Algebra worksheet, students differentiate between rational and irrational numbers and locate irrational numbers on a number line.  The one page worksheet contains six problems.  Answers are provided. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Rational and Irrational Numbers

For Students 8th - 9th
Here is a rational and irrational numbers worksheet 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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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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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
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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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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Lesson Plan
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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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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Alabama Learning Exchange

Classifying Complex Numbers

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Imaginary numbers are a real thing. Scholars learn about complex numbers, real numbers, and imaginary numbers. They classify given numbers as strictly complex, strictly real, or strictly imaginary in an individual or group activity.
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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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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Real Number System: Rational or Irrational

For Students 9th - 12th
In this real numbers worksheet, students determine if 14 expressions when simplified are rational or irrational.  Students take the square and cube roots of numbers to determine if the result is rational or irrational.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra Worksheet: Number systems

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
This worksheet was originally created for a college level algebra class. It does contain some interesting questions about number and quantity that are important for algebra learners to understand. Natural numbers, integers, rational,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Numbers 1.1

For Teachers 11th - 12th
In this numbers 1.1 worksheet, students solve 64 problems about all kinds of numbers:  rational, irrational, prime, composite, square roots, fractions, decimals.
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Assessment
CCSS Math Activities

Smarter Balanced Sample Items: High School Math – Target B

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
There are only two options to consider: rational or irrational. Pupils review rational and irrational numbers by answering a set of eight questions provided in a PowerPoint presentation. Part of larger Claim 1 Item Slide Show series, the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Babylonian Mathematics I

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners examine a Babylonian clay tablet and the mathematics found on it as a catalyst to investigate a variety of mathematical ideas. They work with prime numbers, classify numbers as whole, integer, rational, or irrational and use...
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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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Square Roots and Real Numbers

For Students 9th
In this square roots and real numbers activity, 9th graders solve and complete 12 different problems that include types of numbers. First, they find each square root, rounding to the nearest hundredth. Then, students evaluate each...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Square Roots and Real Numbers

For Students 9th
In this square roots and real numbers worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 40 different problems that include various sets of numbers. First, they determine the square root of each and round to the nearest hundredth. Then, students...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Properties of Real Numbers

For Students 9th
In this properties of real numbers worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 24 different problems that include applying the various property types of real numbers. First, they name the set of numbers to which each number belongs. Then,...