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Approximating Irrationals and the Real Number Continuum

7th Grade · Math · Open Global Math

6 lessons

Goal

Estimate the value of irrational square roots using rational bounds, place irrationals on number lines, and solve geometric radical problems.

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GlobalOGM.8.NO.5Open Global Math Standards 2026™ · 7th Grade

Understand perfect squares, square roots, cubes, and cube roots; explore the real number continuum comprising rational and irrational numbers, represent real numbers on the number line, and approximate irrational numbers with rational bounds.