Locating Irrational Numbers on a Number Line (Part 1)

This lesson teaches how to locate irrational numbers on a number line without a calculator. It explains the concept of irrational numbers using the square roots of 8 and 51 as examples. The lesson then guides students through understanding square roots by associating them with whole numbers, such as the square root of 25 being 5. Students are encouraged to complete a number line with square roots corresponding to numbers 1 through 10, emphasizing the difference between rational and irrational numbers.

Can you explain how to find the square roots for the numbers 1 through 10?

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What is the significance of the square roots above the number line in relation to whole numbers?

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