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Converting Repeating Decimals to Fractions Lesson PlanConverting Repeating Decimals to Fractions Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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Grade
8th
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Math
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1 hr
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2015
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Converting Repeating Decimals to Fractions

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Develop a process with your classes for converting repeating decimals to fractions. Through this process, pupils understand that any repeating decimal can be written as a fraction. The 10th lesson in this 25-part module helps reinforce the definition of a rational number.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

irrational numbers, rational numbers, converting decimals to fractions, real numbers

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the resource to explore the meaning of rational numbers
  • Create a presentation using the included examples and explanations

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners should already have a working definition of a rational number

Pros

  • Includes both opening and closing activities
  • Provides a detailed teacher guide to help facilitate the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

8.NS.A.1 8.NS.A.2 MP1 MP7

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