Rational and Irrational Numbers on a Number Line

In this lesson, students will review the definitions of rational and irrational numbers. They will work in pairs to place a series of rational and irrational numbers on a number line and explain their reasoning both in small groups and to the whole class.

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Rational and Irrational Numbers on a Number Line

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level:

Understanding

Helpful Hints

Materials Needed:

Access to YouTube
Adding machine paper or sentence strips to use as number lines
Number cards (collection of rational and irrational numbers)
Calculators (at least 1 for each pair of students)
Index cards or slips of paper for exit tickets
Pencils
Math notebooks

References

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Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation

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