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Informational Text & Media Analysis
By Brooke Cunningham
Analyzing Thesis and Main Ideas, Structure, Format and Graphics
How To Prepare an Oral Research Presentation
By Michigan State University - Undergraduate Research
Learn how to prepare an oral presentation of your research!
Research Paper Presentation Options
By Linda Macaulay
examples of different platforms for presenting research information, with suggestions on which presentation software or strategy is best used
Converting multi-digit repeating decimals to fractions
By Khan Academy
Learn how to convert the repeating decimals 0.363636... and 0.714714714... and 3.257257257... to fractions.
Converting 1-digit repeating decimals to fractions
By Khan Academy
Learn how to convert the repeating decimals 0.77777... and 1.22222... to fractions.
Approximating square roots
By Khan Academy
Learn how to find the approximate values of square roots. The examples used in this video are √32, √55, and √123. The technique used is to compare the squares of whole numbers to the number we're taking the square root of.
Introduction to rational and irrational numbers | Algebra I | Khan Academy
By Khan Academy
Learn what rational and irrational numbers are and how to tell them apart.
Writing fractions as repeating decimals
By Khan Academy
Learn how to rewrite 19/27 as a repeating decimal. What's a repeating decimal? THAT is a great question. This video explains.
Passive Sentences (Part 1)
By Smrt English
Mark demonstrates how to make a sentence in the passive voice using 'be + past participle'.
The Active & Passive Voices #2
By Smrt English
This lesson provides more detailed information about the active and passive voices. Passive sentences are used when it is unnecessary to say "by" an agent and is used as a past participle adjective. Active sentences can be used when speaking in casual situations when the subject is "you" or "we".
The Active & Passive Voices #1
By Smrt English
This lesson explains the reasons and ways to use the active and passive voices. Passive sentences shift the focus from the subject to the object. Passive sentences are used when the agent (doer of the action) is not important or unknown or the agent is clear.
Passive Sentences (Part 2)
By Smrt English
Mark explains the difference between the active voice and the passive voice. He provides reasons why people use the passive voice.
Comparing irrational numbers
By Khan Academy
Learn how to sort a bunch of numbers from least to greatest without using a calculator.
Comparing irrational numbers with a calculator
By Khan Academy
Learn how to approximate the decimal value of 45 without using a calculator.
Comparing irrational numbers with a calculator
By Khan Academy
Learn how to compare 22.9% to 45 using a calculator.
Recognizing rational and irrational numbers
By Khan Academy
Given a bunch of numbers, learn how to tell which are rational and which are irrational.
Recognizing rational and irrational numbers
By Khan Academy
Learn what rational and irrational numbers are and how to tell them apart.
Grade 8 Math - Approximating Irrational Numbers
By Lumos Learning
Using the Lumos Study Programs, parents and educators can reinforce the classroom learning experience for children and help them succeed at school and on the standardized tests. Lumos books, dvd, eLearning and tutoring are used by leading schools, libraries and thousands of parents to supplement classroom learning and improve student achievement in the standardized tests.
[8.NS.1-3.0] Irrational Numbers - Common Core Standard
By Front Row
Convert a decimal expansion which repeats eventually into a rational number.
Relevance: Use of Irrational Numbers
By laneCrease
Discovery Education Video. Video discusses irrational numbers such as the number pi because it has no decimal equivalent. Then it discusses how irrational numbers relate to rational numbers. Video is good quality and good for all students as a review or initial learning of the topic.