Understanding the Real Number Line and Measurement

Understanding the Real Number Line and Measurement

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

CCSS
8.NS.A.1, 6.NS.C.8, 2.MD.B.6

+4

Standards-aligned

Created by

Emma Peterson

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Standards-aligned

CCSS.8.NS.A.1
,
CCSS.6.NS.C.8
,
CCSS.2.MD.B.6
CCSS.6.NS.C.6C
,
CCSS.4.G.A.1
,
CCSS.2.MD.A.1
,
CCSS.7.NS.A.2D
,
Simon Pampena discusses the concept of measuring numbers, starting with the real number line. He explores naive measurement techniques and the idea of points having no length. The discussion highlights the continuous nature of points on the real number line and the implications of removing a point, emphasizing the complexity and assumptions in mathematical measurement.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the introduction section?

Introducing the concept of algebra.

Discussing the history of mathematics.

Describing the properties of integers.

Explaining the concept of the real number line.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.C.8

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Brady initially suggest measuring the distance between 3 and 4?

Using a ruler.

By guessing the distance.

By adding 1 to 3.

By using a piece of wood.

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.B.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a naive way of measuring numbers according to Simon?

Using a calculator.

Using a tape measure.

Subtracting one number from another.

Counting on fingers.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.C.6C

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the length of a point on the number line?

1

0

0.5

Undefined

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does removing a point from a line segment not change its length?

Because points have no length.

Because the point is invisible.

Because the line segment is flexible.

Because the line segment is infinite.

Tags

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What property of the real number line is highlighted when discussing the removal of a point?

It is discrete.

It is continuous.

It is imaginary.

It is finite.

Tags

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the implication of there being no 'next' number on the real number line?

Numbers are finite.

Numbers are discrete.

Numbers are continuous.

Numbers are infinite.

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.A.1

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