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Georgia standard · Mathematics

A.NR.5Radical & Irrational Numbers

Investigate rational and irrational numbers and rewrite expressions involving square roots and cube roots.

Appears in: Mathematics, High School

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Expectations

  • A.NR.5.1

    Rewrite algebraic and numeric expressions involving radicals.

  • A.NR.5.2

    Using numerical reasoning, show and explain that the sum or product of rational numbers is rational, the sum of a rational number and an irrational number is irrational, and the product of a nonzero rational number and an irrational number is irrational.

Georgia Milestones coverage

  • Algebra I (EOC) · Numerical Reasoning

    Investigate rational and irrational numbers and rewrite expressions involving square roots and cube roots.

    about 10% of the test · 6 points

What mastery looks like

Georgia's Achievement Level Descriptors. The levels are cumulative: each includes the ones before it. Proficient is on grade level.

Beginning
Identify the sum of rational and irrational numbers as rational or irrational.
Developing
Rewrite a numeric expression involving radicals. Identify the product of rational and irrational numbers as rational or irrational.
Proficient
Rewrite an algebraic expression involving radicals. Explain why the sum or product of two numbers is rational or irrational.
Distinguished
Solve real-life problems explaining why a sum or product of two numbers is rational or irrational.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.