Curated OER
Properties of Real Numbers
In this Algebra II worksheet, students classify numbers by naming the subset or subsets of the real numbers to which it belongs. The two page worksheet provides explanation and examples in addition to ten practice problems. Solutions are...
Curated OER
Number Subsets: Winning the Number Game
Eighth graders review their examineing about numbers and number systems through playing the Number Game. They create a list of numbers and based upon the characteristics and properties of the numbers they earn points.
Curated OER
Complexity
Students perform mathematical operations on complex numbers. After a lecture/demo, students utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice performing operations on complex numbers.
Curated OER
Addition Review
Students explore the concept of addition as used in the subject of Algebra while reviewing the different methods using a number line. The lesson includes examples for students to use for scaffolding for group work or whole class...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Number Systems
Find a quick, concise explanation of Real Numbers. Other number systems are also defined such as: Natural, Integer, Rational, Irrational and Complex Numbers.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Rational Number
This site gives an overview of rational numbers, gives interesting facts about the rational numbers including countability and probability of a rational numbers denominator being even. The site also contains related links.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Decimal Expansions
The University of Saskatchewan's Department of Mathematics and Statistics provides high school students with an online tutorial on decimal expansions. It begins with a focus on decimal representation of real numbers, followed by how this...
Cuemath
Cuemath: Rational Numbers
This lesson defines rational numbers and teaches you how to identify them. A handy chart is provided that shows the difference between irrational and rational numbers.
Other
The Prime Glossary: Rational Numbers
This site gives a definition of what a rational number is. Gives examples and formulas. Very helpful.
Math Words
Math Words: Rational Numbers
Mathwords provides a brief description with an easy to read chart that includes all types of real numbers.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Properties of Rational Numbers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students identify rational numbers as the ratio of two integers. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Irrational Number
Learn about irrational numbers with this easy reference guide. Provides a detailed definition and examples that enhance further explanation. Provides links to related topics.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Sets and Symbols
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Classify real numbers as rational numbers, whole numbers, integers, and irrational numbers.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Numbers
Math Forum response to request for information on various number sets. Also defined and discussed are integers, natural numbers, whole numbers, irrational numbers, transcendental numbers, and algebraic numbers.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: The Real Number System
Natural numbers, whole numbers, integers and rational numbers begin this lesson on the real number system. You can also learn more about the number line and absolute value. Examples and diagrams are included to enhance understanding.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: The Evolution of Numbers
Discusses what numbers are and how our understanding of them has evolved over thousands of years, from simple counting to negative numbers and irrational numbers, for example. Includes a set of practice questions where students identify...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Number Types
This site explores the different types of numbers: natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, and rational and irrational numbers. Content includes some practice questions.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Calm and Erratic!
During this lesson, students will learn why numbers are rational or irrational. Rational numbers are numbers that can be written in the form a/b. Irrational numbers cannot be expressed in the form a/b, where a and b are integers.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Number Sets
When you start this activity, students receive a Venn diagram of real number sets (natural, whole, integer, rational, irrational)on their calculator. This same diagram is projected on the Activity Center screen at the front of the room....
Curated OER
Math Words: Rational Numbers
Mathwords provides a brief description with an easy to read chart that includes all types of real numbers.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Real Numbers
A comprehensive guide for learning all about real numbers and their important properties with solved examples and practice questions.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Sets & Other Basic Concepts
Washington State University provides an introduction to sets and subsets and the symbols used to represent them.