M.8.Q.NS.2

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M.8.Q.NS.2

Use rational approximations of irrational numbers to compare the size of irrational numbers, locate them approximately on a number line diagram, and estimate the value of expressions (e.g., π²).

Common Core: 8.NS.A.2

Resources4 thinking tasks3 IM tasksWIDAOSPI

Thinking tasks4

From the BTC Curricular Math Task Sheet, shared by Building Thinking Classrooms teachers

Illustrative Mathematics tasks3

From the Illustrative Mathematics task library, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

WIDA language connections1

Explain · Interpretivelistening, reading and viewing

ELD-MA.6-8.Explain.Interpretive · Language for Mathematics, Grades 6-8

Interpret mathematical explanations by…

  • Identifying concept or entity
  • Analyzing possible ways to represent and solve a problem
  • Evaluating model and rationale for underlying relationships in selected problem-solving approach

OSPI's example connections to the WIDA ELD Standards Framework. How to read these

From OSPI

Washington OER Hub · Free, openly licensed materials for M.8.Q.NS.2

Smarter Balanced interim assessment

  • Grade 8: The Number System · Focused interim block, items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

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