MARS: number: rational and irrational numbers

This collection features two resources on the topic of modelling.

The resources feature:

  • Concept development lessons that focus on developing conceptual understanding of significant mathematical ideas.
  • Problem solving lessons that focus on the application of previously learned mathematics to non-routine unstructured problems.
  • Tasks that provide mathematically rich problems that come with work for students to peer assess.

The Mathematics Assessment Resource Service (MARS) is a collaboration between the University of California at Berkeley and the Shell Centre team at the University of Nottingham, with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The team is known around the world for its innovative work in maths education.

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Classifying rational and irrational numbers

This lesson develops the concept of distinguishing between rational and irrational numbers. In particular, students will enhance their ability in:

  • Classifying numbers as rational or irrational.
  • Moving between different representations of rational and irrational numbers.

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Evaluating statements about radicals

This lesson develops concepts relating to radicals. In particular, students will enhance their understanding of:

  • Use the properties of exponents, including rational exponents and manipulate algebraic statements involving radicals.
  • Discriminate between equations and identities.
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Evaluating statements about rational and irrational numbers

This lesson develops the concept of reasoning about the properties of rational and irrational numbers. In particular, students will enhance their understanding of:

  • Finding irrational and rational numbers to exemplify general statements.
  • Reasoning with properties of rational and irrational...

Evaluating statements about rational and irrational numbers

This lesson develops the concept of reasoning about the properties of rational and irrational numbers. In particular, students will enhance their understanding of:

  • Finding irrational and rational numbers to exemplify general statements.
  • Reasoning with properties of rational and irrational...