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Real numbers
This module from the AMSI 'The Improving Mathematics Education in Schools (TIMES) project' is for teachers who wish to consolidate their content knowledge on the topic of real numbers. There are sections that provide history and context for the topic, as well as exercises and examples of how to present and explain the concepts to students.
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| Year level(s) | Year 8 |
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| Audience | Teacher, School Leader |
| Purpose | Content knowledge |
| Format | Downloadable resources |
| Keywords | real number, rational, explicit teaching |
Curriculum alignment |
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| Strand and focus | Number |
| AC: Mathematics (V9.0) content descriptions |
AC9M8N01
Recognise irrational numbers in applied contexts, including square roots and Π
AC9M8N03
Recognise terminating and recurring decimals, using digital tools as appropriate |
Copyright details |
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| Organisation | AMSI |
| Copyright | © The University of Melbourne. Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 3.0. |
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