Types of Numbers

When you were little, you thought of numbers as simply “counters” 1, 2, 3, And so on

As your knowledge of math increased, You learned that numbers – Like so many other things in life Are really of many different types

Knowing the different types of numbers is essential for learning more about math

Even more important This knowledge is critical for your success after school in the “real world”

Foldable Fold a piece of paper into a three by two grid 3 X 2 You should now have 6 spaces to write in

Across the middle of the paper, along the center fold write the words: Types of Numbers

Think about numbers Remember as many different types of numbers as you can Fractions Decimals Integers And so on

In each of the six spaces answer the following questions: Name of type of number Definition of this type of number When this type of number is used Where I saw one last

Now that you are done Find a partner and compare What types of numbers did you both have What types of numbers did you have different