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...
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.
Charleston School District
Comparing and Ordering Irrational Numbers on a Number Line
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...
Cabrillo College
Elementary Algebra
Hello Algebra! If you're in need of a resource with a books worth of examples and practice problems, this is it. Some topics include linear equations, polynomials and exponents, rational expressions, quadratic equations, and a...
Charleston School District
Evaluation of Roots
You mean the square root of five and five don't have the same value? Learners estimate the value of irrational roots. As they practice estimating the value, they increase their understanding of roots. The lesson is the fourth in a series...
Charleston School District
Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem
Use patterns to your advantage! The Pythagorean Theorem allows learners to find missing sides of right triangles. Problems include those with both rational and irrational lengths.
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Polynomial Division
Multiply the ways your scholars can find the quotient with polynomial division. A lesson introduces polynomial division via long division, synthetic division, generic area model, and using the definition of division. Learners then...
Charleston School District
Estimating Values of Expressions
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...
Curated OER
The Number System
Review complex numbers, real numbers, irrational and rational numbers, integers, and whole numbers with math students. Use this guide as a reference sheet or handout.
Willow Tree
Simplifying Square Roots
The square root of five and five do not have the same value! How many times have you addressed this with math classes? A lesson gives an explanation of a square root and gives examples for simplifying square root...
University of Notre Dame
The Natural Exponential Function
Ready to apply the concepts related to the natural exponential equations and logarithmic equations? A math lesson reviews concepts from inverse properties to solving to derivatives and integrals.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Irrational Numbers
Learn how to identify irrational numbers. This lesson reviews the irrational number list, the difference between irrational and rational numbers, and whether or not irrational numbers are real numbers. Examples are provided along with a...
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Irrational Number
At this site from Wikipedia you can learn the definition of an irrational number, then look at examples and explanations of why some numbers are irrational and others are not.
Cut the Knot
Cut the Knot!: What Is a Number?
Casual and clear but definitely upper-level discussion of rational, real, imaginary, and several other types of numbers. Links to related sites.
Other
Platonic Realms: Conic Sections
A proof to show that the square root of two is an irrational number, followed by a shorter and even more beautiful proof.
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.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Irrational Numbers
Brush up on your math skills relating to irrational numbers then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Number
Resource defines numbers into two main categories, counting numbers and scalars. It also gives examples of number notation.
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.
Other
The Prime Glossary: Rational Numbers
This site gives a definition of what a rational number is. Gives examples and formulas. Very helpful.
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...