Math 9

Unit 3 Rational Numbers

Lesson 931 What Is a Rational Number?

Focus

The FOCUS section introduces the main concept that will be covered in the lesson.

TEXT Page 94

Read/Work through the  Focus  section at the top of page 94 in  your textbook.

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Investigate

Investigate an idea or problem, with a partner if possible.
The investigation provides the background for the ideas presented in the lesson.

TEXT Page 94

Read/Work through the  Investigate  section on Page 94 in your textbook.

Do your best to answer the questions, then watch the Video Tutorial for help or to check your answers.

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Connect

Connect summarizes the math in the lesson.
A presentation of ideas connected to the lesson focus.

TEXT Pages 95 - 96

Read/Work through the  Connect  section on Pages 95 - 96  in your textbook.

Even if you KNOW you are going to watch the video, READING this section is still important.

Getting the same information in multiple ways can help with understanding.

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Video Tutorial A

Video Tutorial B

Examples

Examples will give you TOOLS for solving problems, and also show you that there may be different ways to approach a question.

Example 1  Writing a Rational Number between Two Given Numbers

TEXT Pages 97 - 98

Work through Example 1 on Pages 97 - 98  in your textbook.

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Video Tutorial A

Video Tutorial B

Video Tutorial C

Video Tutorial D

Example 2  Ordering Rational Numbers in Decimal or Fraction Form

TEXT Pages 98 - 99

Work through Example 2 on Pages 98 - 99  in your textbook.

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Video Tutorial A

Video Tutorial B

Example 3  Ordering Rational Numbers in Fraction and Decimal Form

TEXT Page 100

Work through Example 3 on Page 100 in your textbook.

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Video Tutorial

Practice Problems

Doing Practice Problems

Practice problems reinforce the math presented in this lesson.

•	Work through the practice problems for this lesson.
	These problems are for practice, you don’t need to hand them in!
	(your teacher may assign specific questions for you to complete)

•	Use the answers in the back of the book to CHECK YOUR WORK!

•	If you make a mistake, TRY TO FIX IT!

•	If you need help or want more information, view the video solutions provided.

•	If you still need more help,  CONTACT YOUR TEACHER!

Types of Practice Problems

Discuss the Ideas invites you to talk about the math.
If possible share your thoughts/ideas/answers with another person.
If you can help them understand, then you likely have good understanding yourself.

Check questions require basic understanding of the ideas of the  lesson.

Apply questions will require you to dig deeper for a solution.

Take It Further questions offer enrichment and extension.

Video Solution Links

Check your work for every problem you do!
If you make a mistake,  try to fix it!
Use the video solutions for more information.
If a problem still doesn’t make sense, ASK YOUR TEACHER FOR HELP!

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