What numbers should not be shared? Numbers thoughout history have been banned for one reason or another. The resource provides details of illegal numbers and compares them to the written and spoken word. Discussion brings the idea of banning numbers to the present as numbers carry information in today's technological world.

Concepts

irrational numbers, pythagoras, negative numbers, numbers, computer science, number 0, history of math

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Research why a particular number or type of number was banned and create a presentation

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals should have a knowledge of the different types of numbers
• The assessment requires signing up for a TedEd account

Pros

• Includes links for additional examples highlighted in the video
• Teachers can customize the video and lesson 

Cons

• None