6.2.a MA.6.1.1

Rational Numbers 6th Grade

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 6.2.a
classify whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers using a visual representation such as a Venn diagram to describe relationships between sets of numbers;
Florida - Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking: MA.6.1.1
Extend previous understanding of numbers to define rational numbers. Plot, order and compare rational numbers.

A rational number can be written as a fraction

\frac{p}{q}

,
where

p

and

q

are integers and

q

does not equal zero.

Integers, fractions, and repeating or terminating decimals are rational numbers.

Integers are whole numbers and their opposites {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...}.

Whole numbers are rational numbers greater than or
equal to zero that do not have a fraction or decimal {0, 1, 2, 3, ...}.

Whole numbers are a subset of integers.
All whole numbers are integers.
Some, but not all, integers are whole numbers.

Integers are a subset of rational numbers.
All integers are rational numbers.
Some, but not all, rational numbers are integers.

Rational Numbers

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 6.2.a

classify whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers using a visual representation such as a Venn diagram to describe relationships between sets of numbers;

Florida - Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking: MA.6.1.1

Extend previous understanding of numbers to define rational numbers. Plot, order and compare rational numbers.

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