Lesson Plan

Rational and Irrational Numbers

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Back to the basics: learning how to add numbers. The 17th installment of a 35-part module first reviews addition techniques for rational numbers, such as graphical methods (number line) and numerical methods (standard algorithm). It goes on to introduce how to add irrational numbers in the form of logarithms to different levels of accuracy.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have the class outline different addition techniques in a journal entry
Classroom Considerations
  • As a prerequisite, learners should be able to distinguish between rational and irrational numbers
  • Lesson builds on knowledge about logarithms from previous lessons
Pros
  • Lesson emphasizes process rather than the result
  • Includes printable versions of all materials
Cons
  • None
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