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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 |
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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 |
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| Organisation | AMSI |
| Copyright | © The University of Melbourne. Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 3.0. |
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Recurring decimals inquiry
Recognising recurring decimals and choosing their appropriate representations.
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Base and index inquiry
Investigate and use square roots of perfect square numbers. Using index notation with numbers to establish index laws with positive integral indices and the zero index.
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Straight line graphs inquiry
A lesson sequence that involves students understanding the process of plotting linear relationships on the Cartesian plane.
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Inquiry Maths
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Pyramid inquiry
Using rules to determine the area, perimeter and height of pyramids, while also becoming aware of the features of pyramids.
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Congruence
Define congruence of plane shapes using transformation. Test for congruence in triangles. Look at the properties of quadrilaterals using triangles and angle properties, and solve numerical problems using reasoning.
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Algebraic expressions
Extend and apply the distributive law to the expansion of algebraic expression. Factorise algebraic expression by identifying numerical factor. Simplify algebraic expression involving the four operations.
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Working with the curriculum: Mathematics
This range of resources is designed to support educators to engage students in powerful learning in the discipline of mathematics.
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