You Want Real Numbers? You Can't Handle Real Numbers!

An Integrated, Interdisciplinary, Thematic, Standards-based Unit on Real Numbers This unit will help students develop number sense by using a variety of methods to illustrate real numbers and to connect them to relevant examples in "real world" situations. By exploring rational and irrational numbers and how they are used and manipulated, students will increase their understanding of how numbers are used. Consequently, students will be able to identify, order, add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers.