The Power of Number and Proportion · Number Sense and Operations

Rational Number Logic

Understanding the density of rational numbers and their application in precise measurement.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is it impossible to find the smallest positive rational number?
  2. 2How does changing the form of a number affect our ability to compare its magnitude?
  3. 3In what scenarios is an exact fraction more useful than a rounded decimal?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Number - Grade 9
Grade: Grade 9
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: The Power of Number and Proportion
Period: Number Sense and Operations

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