Classifying Number

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.

What is the best classification for this number? Where should it be placed in the diagram? 10

• none

• whole

• integer

• rational

Classify the number

• positive number

• whole number

• integer

• rational number

Classify the number

CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY

3/4

• negative number

• whole number

• integer

• rational number

An example of a whole number is:

• 4/9

• -9

• 5.2

• 17

A whole number is...

• any number on the number line

• a fraction

• a negative number

• a number with NO extra pieces; a counting number

Which of the following is NOT an integer?

• 0

• 1.57

• -6

• 10

• Yes

• No

• Yes

• No

Explain the error(s).

• -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.