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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.

Additional details
Year level(s)	Year 8
Audience	Teacher, School Leader
Purpose	Content knowledge
Format	Downloadable resources
Keywords	real number, rational, explicit teaching
Curriculum alignment
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
Organisation	AMSI
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