Instructional Video

Transcendental Numbers

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Here is a resource that transcends expectations. Scholars watch a video in the Numberphile "Pi" playlist to learn about transcendental numbers. The video uses a game to explain how to classify numbers as either algebraic or transcendental.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners pair up to play the game introduced in the video 
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils should be familiar with e and pi
  • It is helpful if learners are aware of proof by contradiction
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Narrator is enthusiastic about the topic, which makes it more engaging
  • Provides clear and careful explanations
Cons
  • None