Technology and the Real Numbers: Studying irrational numbers at the high school level

Authors

Maurice Burke, Montana State University

Document Type

Presentation Abstract

Presentation Date

11-6-2003

Abstract

We will use the TI Voyage 200 calculator to investigate rational approximations to the irrational numbers. We will investigate why 22/7 is used to approximate pi and why the golden ratio is the most unrational irrational number. If time permits, we might even discuss how technology can help students to build the understanding needed to prove classes of numbers are irrational.

Additional Details

Thursday, 6 November 2003
4:10 p.m. in Math 109
Coffee/treats at 3:30 p.m. in Math 104

Recommended Citation

Burke, Maurice, "Technology and the Real Numbers: Studying irrational numbers at the high school level" (2003). Colloquia of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. 152.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/mathcolloquia/152