Integers and Rational Numbers

Numbers like -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3 are called

• whole numbers

• integers

• rational numbers

• natural numbers

Where would you place -6?

• In the whole number circle because it's a whole number, integer, and rational number.

• In the integer circle because it's an integer and rational number only.

• In the rational circle because it's only a rational number.

• I'm not sure because I don't know what rational means.

Does this graphic organizer correctly group the numbers? If not, explain the error on your paper? STAAR

• Yes

• No

Explain the error on your paper. STAAR

• -1.2 isn't an integer.

• -2 isn't a whole number and 3.4 isn't a rational number.

• -2 isn't a whole number and -1.2 isn't an integer.

• The numbers are graphed correctly.

• 1

• -1

• 11

• -11

• 20

• -20

• 9

• -9

A rational number can be written as a fraction.

• True

• False

• 20

• -20

• 9

• -9

• -5

• 5

• -9

• 9

Which of the following is a rational number?