Description
Overview
This two-lesson sequence builds eighth-grade number sense. Lesson 1 develops classification of rational and irrational numbers using definitions, decimal behavior, and number-line reasoning. Lesson 2 applies place value and powers of ten to estimate quantities and write numbers in scientific notation. Both lessons use common household materials and include observable checks for understanding.
What Students Will Learn
- Distinguish rational and irrational numbers.
- Estimate quantities and use scientific notation appropriately.
What Is Included
- Teacher Guide
- Student Workbook
- Rational or Irrational?
- Classify Computed Results
- Rational and Irrational Measurements
- Classification Table
- Estimating Quantities and Scientific Notation
- Scientific Notation Computation
- Scientific Notation in Context
- Estimate and Record
Lesson Overview
- Lesson 1: Rational or Irrational? (45 minutes)
- Lesson 2: Estimation and Scientific Notation (45 minutes)
Designed For
8th Grade students studying Counting, Place Value, and Number Sense in Math.
File Format
One downloadable ZIP containing two printable PDF files. The Teacher Guide contains 27 pages and the Student Workbook contains 8 pages.









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