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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Converting Decimal Representations of Rational Numbers to Fraction Representations

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
A rational number is a ratio of two integers. Discuss with your class how to convert the rational numbers of repeating decimals to fractions. A good commentary on letting x equal the repeating decimal and multiplying each side of such...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Finding Equivalent Forms For Positive Rational Numbers

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners discuss the relationship between and the equivalent forms of rational numbers. They will convert numbers from decimals to fractions, understanding they are equivalent, but just different forms.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Comparing Rational and Irrational Number

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Algebra learners must know how to use rational numbers to approximate irrationals. This resource asks participants to decide which number is larger without using a calculator. It makes a great exercise to use as a five-minute transition...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Number Line

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Represent, order, and compare rational numbers in order to practice placing them on a number line. Your class will use appropriate operations, methods, and tools to compute with real numbers. Then they must explain completely and clearly...
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EngageNY

Comparing Rational Expressions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Introduce a new type of function through discovery. Math learners build an understanding of rational expressions by creating tables and graphing the result. 
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Workbook
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University of Utah

Rational and Irrational Numbers

For Students 8th Standards
Conquer any irrational fears you might have of irrational numbers. As class members investigate how to represent numbers geometrically, they learn about rational and irrational numbers, including approximating and ordering rational...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Irrational Numbers on the Number Line

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
There are four irrational numbers that participants need to graph. Pi(π), -(½ x π), and √17 are easy to approximate with common rational numbers. On the other hand, the commentary describing the irrational number 2√2 is not clear. It...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Fractions and Rationals

For Students 5th - 8th
Upper elementary and middle schoolers solve 16 types of problems to include writing fractions to represent shaded portions, writing a mixed number to represent certain points on a number line, and changing equivalent mixed numbers to...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet, Chapter 1: College Prep Algebra (Integers, Rational Numbers)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students evaluate equations, identify the inverse of numbers, translate words into a number sentence, compare expressions, and solve radicals. This six page worksheet contains a variety of 67 problems.
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Assessment
Charleston School District

Pre-Test Unit 7: Real Numbers

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Don't be irrational! Use this pre-test to assess your classes' ability to work with all types of real numbers. The lesson asks learners to estimate value, evaluate roots, and order numbers. This begins a series of lessons on the real...
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Lesson Plan
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EngageNY

Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Five out of four people have trouble with fractions! After comparing simplifying fractions to simplifying rational expressions, pupils use the same principles to multiply and divide rational expressions. 
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Assessment
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Illustrative Mathematics

Graphing Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The slider feature on Desmos excellently shows how graphs change based on different variable values. Learners look at two similar rational functions and compare and discuss what happens when the numbers go from positive to zero to...
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Complex Numbers

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Build on your class' understanding of real numbers as they begin working with complex numbers. Pupils begin with an exploration of i and the patterns in the powers of i. After developing a definition for i, they simplify complex number...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

As If Numbers Weren't Complex Enough Already!

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The class explores the concept of complex numbers on a website to generate their own Mandelbrot sets. They will practice performing operations with complex numbers and then to get a visual understanding, graph the absolute value of a...
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Handout
Charleston School District

Comparing and Ordering Irrational Numbers on a Number Line

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
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...
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Unit Plan
EngageNY

Complex Numbers and Transformations

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Your learners combine their knowledge of real and imaginary numbers and matrices in an activity containing thirty lessons, two assessments (mid-module and end module), and their corresponding rubrics. Centered on complex numbers and...
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EngageNY

Polynomial, Rational, and Radical Relationships

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
This assessment pair goes way beyond simple graphing, factoring and solving polynomial equations, really forcing learners to investigate the math ideas behind the calculations. Short and to-the-point questions build on one another,...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Comparing Methods—Long Division, Again?

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Remember long division from fifth grade? Use the same algorithm to divide polynomials. Learners develop a strategy for dividing polynomials using what they remember from dividing whole numbers.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rational and Irrational Numbers 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Is the circumference of a circle always, sometimes, or never rational? Learners answer questions individually and also work in groups to look at sums and products of rational and irrational numbers. They must also be able to use the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rational and Irrational Numbers 1

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
You'll need scissors, glue sticks, and mini whiteboards for this activity on rational and irrational numbers. Learners work in groups to classify a variety of expressions as rational or irrational. They are also given a mock discussion...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Representing Rational Numbers

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore rational numbers. In this fractions, decimals, and percents lesson plan, 7th graders identify and compare equivalencies between fractions, decimals, and percents. Students use hands-on activities to investigate...
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Assessment
Concord Consortium

Last Digit Arithmetic

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Mathematics involves a study of patterns. The exploratory lesson has learners consider the addition pattern in different sets of numbers. Each set has a different pattern that pupils describe mathematically. The patterns involve both...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Worksheet Chapter 1, 1.2-1.8 College Prep Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students complete a variety of basic algebra problems. They compare integers, identify sets of numbers, simplify equations, translate words into numerical expressions, and identify properties. This worksheet...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Exploring Real Numbers

For Students 11th
In this algebra learning exercise, 11th graders classify numbers as rational, irrational, integral and whole. They solve the equations and graph i ton a number line. There are 26 questions with an answer key.