Rational Number Ideas and Symbols
Section 6.1
| Activity Name | Activity Description |
|---|---|
| Converter | Students provide fractions that the applet converts to decimal form and/or decimal numbers that the applet converts into fractions. |
| The Tortoise and Hare Race | Students step through the 'tortoise and hare' race in a short investigation of Zeno's paradox. Discussion can focus on the concept of density of rational numbers within a number line. |
| Cantor's Comb | Students input a fractional parameter and view the geometric fractal patterns generated by repeatedly erasing the central portion of a line segment. |
| Fraction Four | Students play a generalized version of connect four, gaining the chance to place a piece on the board by answering questions about fractions, decimals, and percents. Difficulty level can be adjusted. |
