EngageNY
The Decimal Expansion of Some Irrational Numbers
Develop a definition of irrational numbers through an exploration of square roots. The 11th lesson plan in this series of 25 asks scholars to estimate the value of a square root. Learners observe as the estimation extends further and...
Illustrative Mathematics
Irrational Numbers on the Number Line
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Comparing Rational and Irrational Number
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...
University of Utah
Rational and Irrational Numbers
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...
Charleston School District
Identifying Irrational Numbers
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.
EngageNY
Irrational Exponents—What are 2^√2 and 2^π?
Extend the concept of exponents to irrational numbers. In the fifth installment of a 35-part module, individuals use calculators and rational exponents to estimate the values of 2^(sqrt(2)) and 2^(pi). The final goal is to show that the...
EngageNY
Comparing Irrational Numbers
Build on your classes' understanding of irrational numbers by comparing their values. The 13th lesson in the 25-part module has individuals estimate values of both perfect and non-perfect roots. They finish by graphing these numbers on a...
Curated OER
myTestBook.com Rational and Irrational Numbers
In this rational and irrational numbers worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about rational and irrational numbers. Students complete 20 questions.
Willow Tree
Rational vs. Irrational Numbers
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Square Roots and Irrational Numbers: Estimating Radicals
Try out a resource using triangles to estimate radicals. An interactive app allows learners to approximate some irrational numbers involving square roots. They find the two consecutive numbers that an irrational number lies between by...
Curated OER
The Irrational Numbers
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.
Education Development Center
Sum of Rational and Irrational is Irrational
Sometimes the indirect path is best. Scholars determine whether the sum of a rational number and an irrational number is irrational. Reading a transcript of a conversation between classmates leads to an indirect proof of this concept.
EngageNY
Rational and Irrational Numbers
Back to the basics: learning how to add numbers. The 17th installment of a 35-part module first reviews addition techniques for rational numbers, such as graphical methods (number line) and numerical methods (standard algorithm). It goes...
Curated OER
Irrational and Imaginary Root Theorems
In this irrational and imaginary root theorem worksheet, students identify the number of complex zeros for a given function. They write a polynomial function of leas degree with integral coefficients. This four-page worksheet contains 22...
CK-12 Foundation
Simplification of Radical Expressions: Irrational Garden Plot
All is not simple in the garden of rationals and irrationals. Learners use a context of a garden to practice simplifying irrational numbers involving radicals. They also find areas of garden with irrational side lengths.
Curated OER
Rational and Irrational Numbers 1
You'll need scissors, glue sticks, and mini whiteboards for this activity on rational and irrational numbers. Learners work in groups to classify a variety of expressions as rational or irrational. They are also given a mock discussion...
Curated OER
Radicals and the Irrational Numbers
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.
Curated OER
Rational and Irrational Numbers 2
Is the circumference of a circle always, sometimes, or never rational? Learners answer questions individually and also work in groups to look at sums and products of rational and irrational numbers. They must also be able to use the...
Curated OER
Rational and Irrational Numbers
Here is a rational and irrational numbers learning exercise 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.
Curated OER
Rational, Irrational and Square Roots
Students identify rational and irrational numbers and their use in mathematical functions. Through demonstration, students discover the difference between rational and irrational numbers and their use. Using estimation skills students...
Curated OER
The Real Number System: Rational or Irrational
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.
Illustrative Mathematics
Identifying Rational Numbers
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Calculating and Rounding Numbers
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Rational or Irrational?
Is 4 plus the square root of 2 rational or irrational? After your class has gained a basic grasp of rational and irrational numbers, use this worksheet to push them a little further in their understanding. Learners must identify sums and...
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