The Basic Concepts of Fractions and Rational Numbers
Section 6-1
| Activity Name | Activity Description |
|---|---|
| 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. Discussion can focus on the concept of density of rational numbers within a number line. |
