MATHEMATICS 7

Learning Module # 6 in Mathematics 7

Subset of Real Numbers

What is this module about?

This lesson will intensify the study of Mathematics since it requires a good understanding of the sets
of number for easier communication. Classifying numbers is very helpful as it allows us to categorize what
kind of number we are dealing with every day.

Lesson 6.1: Subset of Real Number

6.1.1 Number Family
6.1.2 Arranging Real Numbers in Number Line
Lesson6.2: Scientific Notation
Lesson 6.3 Problem Solving Real Numbers

What do you need to learn?

1. Illustrate the real numbers system. DepEd MELC

2. Arrange real numbers in increasing or decreasing order. DepEd MELC
3. Write numbers in scientific notation and vice versa. DepEd-MELC
4. Represent real–life situations and solve problems involving real numbers. DepEd-MELC

Pre – Test

Before we proceed with the lesson, let us first test your prior knowledge about the topic in this
module. Please read the directions carefully and answer the test below.

Directions: Fifteen different words/partitions of numbers are hidden in this puzzle. How many can you
find? Look for them in various ways such as up, down, across, backward, and diagonally.

N N A F R A C T I O S I
N S P B A C C D Z W E L
E T E O F T O G E H R A
G O R H S I U J R O A M
A I C R K I N R O L T I
T L E E L M T N A E I C
I A N A O P I I Q L O E
V R T L R S N T V U N D
E U I N T E G E R E A A
A T I R R A T I O N L I
E A N O N I N T E G R S
R N N U M N U M B E S S
Very Good! You did a great job of finding the words! Now answer the following questions carefully. Write
your answer on the space provided before each number.

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___________ 1. How many words in this puzzle were familiar to you?
___________ 2 & ___________ 3. What words have you encountered in your early years? Define one and
give example.
___________ 4.What word/s is /are still unfamiliar to you?
Note: It’s time to check your answers. Refer to the Answer Key on the last page of this module to check
your answers.

Lesson 6.1.1: Subset of Real Number

Let us learn more about the Real Number System. Enjoy!
Please take note that you need to copy the Learning Activity Sheet and answer the activity on a separate paper.

LAS#1
Activity Title: Number Family
Learning Target/Competency: The learner will be able to illustrate the different subset of real numbers.
Values Attributes: The learner will become a reflective and critical thinker.
Reference(s) and Author(s): Grade 7 Mathematics: 21st Century Learner by Geruela, De Guzman, and
Garcia
Page(s) No. 65-69
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I. Concept Notes:
Real Numbers

We know that the set of rational numbers and the set of irrational numbers form the set of Real
Numbers. Let us examine the real number system from the bottom.
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The Real Number System

REAL NUMBERS

RATIONAL NUMBERS IRRATIONAL NUMBERS

INTEGERS FRACTIONS
DECIMALS
Terminating, Nonterminating-
Nonterminating
Repeating Decimals
Nonrepeating
WHOLE NEGATIVE NUMBERS
NUMBERS
ZERO COUNTING or NATURAL
NUMBERS NONTERMINATING
Rational Numbers NONREPEATING
Rational numbers refer to the union of the set of Integers and the set of fractions and decimals that
are terminating or non-terminating. These are numbers that can be expressed in the form where a and
bare integers and b
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Integers
Integers refer to the union of the set of whole numbers and the set of negative numbers.
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Counting numbers

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 These are numbers that are exact and usually used in counting.
“ZERO (0)” is not an element of counting numbers because you don’t start counting at zero but at once.
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Irrational Numbers
Decimals that are nonterminating and nonrepeating numbers are considered irrational numbers.
Irrational numbers are numbers that cannot be expressed in the form where a and bare integers and b

II. Examples
 Counting numbers
Examples: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, …
 Zero
Example 0
 Integers
Example: …, -5, -4, -3-,2, -1,0,1,2,3,4,5, …
 Irrational numbers
Example: √ √
Let us have more sets of examples.
1. Finding out how many cows are there in a barn. COUNTING NUMBERS
2. Corresponding to no more pencil inside the pencil case. ZERO
3. Describing the temperature in the North Pole. NEGATIVE INTEGERS
4. Representing the amount of money each member gets when Php 200 prize is divided among
members. FRACTION or DECIMAL
5. Finding the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle, denoted (read” pi”).
IRRATIONAL NUMBER

III. Activity

Directions: Determine the subset of real numbers to which each number belongs. Use a tick mark (/) in the
column that corresponds to your answer.
WHOLE
NUMBER INTEGER RATIONAL IRRATIONAL
NUMBER
1. -86
2. 43.74
3.
4. √
5. √
6. -0.125
7. -√
8. 55
9. -45.37
10. -1.25252525

Lesson 6.1.2: Arranging Real Numbers in Number Line

Let us learn more about this! Enjoy!
Please take note that you need to copy the Learning Activity Sheet and answer the activity on a separate paper.

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 LAS#2
Activity Title: Arrange Me!
Learning Target/Competency: The learner will be able to arrange real numbers in increasing and
decreasing order.
Values/Graduate Attributes: The learner will become a reflective and critical thinker.
Reference(s) & Author(s): Mathematics for the 21st Century Learners
Page(s) No. 67-69
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I. Concept Notes

Ascending order is a sorting method in which the sort starts from the lowest to the highest or
the smallest value to the largest value. It means the smallest or earliest value in the order that will come at
the top of the list.
Examples of Ascending Order:
For amount and numbers, the sort is from the smallest value to the largest value. Lower amounts or
numbers must be at the top of the list. Ex: 16, 23, 45, 76, 80.
Descending order is the contradiction of ascending order. That means, it is the opposite process of
writing the numbers in increasing order. Therefore, it can be mentioned as a decreasing order.
In descending order for a given set of numbers, the highest valued number is written first and the lowest
valued number is written at last.
Method in arranging numbers:
Step 1: For a given series of fractions/square root, first convert it into decimal numbers.
Step 2: Find the increasing of the decimal numbers.
Step 3: Finally, place them in a number line.

II. Examples
Arrange the following real numbers in ascending order.
√ √ ,
Write the following numbers in decimal, and then compare these numbers.
√

Note that
Using the number line,

Therefore, √ √

III. Activity

Directions: Locate the following numbers on the number line by naming the correct point.

√ √

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 Lesson 6.2 Scientific Notation
Let us learn more about this! Enjoy!
Please take note that you need to copy the Learning Activity Sheet and answer the activity on a separate paper.

LAS#3
Activity Title: Scientific Notation
Learning Target/Competency: The learner will be able to write numbers in scientific notation and vice
versa.
Values/Graduate Attributes: The learner will become systematic in solving real-life problems.
Reference(s) & Author(s): Mathematics for the 21st Century Learners 7 Page(s) No. 72-73
I. Concept/Digest

SCIENTIFIC NOTATION
Writing very large and very small numbers can be done with the use of scientific notation. Scientific
notation is referred to as “exponential notation,” based on the power of 10, where the positive number can
be written or expressed as:
N x 10 n where: N = real number greater than 1 but less than 10
n = integral exponent of 10

II. Examples

A. Directions: Express 74 201 000 in scientific notation.

STEPS EXAMPLE
1. Place the decimal point after the first nonzero digit. 74 201 000 ─ 7.4201000
2. Determine the number of places the decimal point was moved to 107
the left in step 1. This is the “n”, integral exponent of 10.
3. Express the numbers in step 1 and 2 as a product. 7.4201 x 107
B. Directions: Express 0.000045 in scientific notation.
STEPS EXAMPLE
1. Place the decimal point after the first nonzero digit. 0.000045 ─ 4.5
2. Determine the number of places the decimal point was moved to 10-5
the right in step 1. This is the “n”, integral exponent of 10. The
exponent is negative.
3. Express the numbers in step 1 and 2 as a product. 4.5 x 10-5

III. Activity

A. Directions: Express the following in scientific notation or decimal notation.

a. 0.000 000 912 c. 2.23 x 10-6 e. 4 507 000 000
b. 523 300 000 d. 2.1 x 107
B. Directions: Write each number without exponents.
a. 7.5 x 105 c. 5.677 x 101 e. -6.21 x 100
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b. 8.8 x 10 d. 8.766 x 10

Lesson 6.3 Problem Solving Involving Real Numbers

Let us learn more about this! Enjoy!
Please take note that you need to copy the Learning Activity Sheet and answer the activity on a separate paper.

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 LAS#4
Activity Title: Problem Solving Involving Real Numbers
Learning Target/Competency: The learner will be able to represent real-life situations which involve real
numbers and solve problems involving real numbers.
Values/Graduate Attributes: The learner will become systematic in solving real-life problems.
Reference(s) & Author(s): Mathematics for the 21st Century Learners 7
I. Activity

Directions: Solve the following problems involving the concept of real numbers and their subsets.
PROBLEMS SOLUTION
1. A boy says that if a negative number is subtracted from a positive
number, the difference is positive. A girl says the difference is negative,
who is correct? Explain your answer.
2. Joshua got 86% during the 1st grading period. His grade in 2nd grading
period was 98%. How much was the increase in his grade?
3. Sheila saves Php 464.00 every month from her allowance. How much
will she have saved in three weeks?
4. A crab is trapped at the bottom of a 12-meter hole. Each day, it climbs
up 3 meters but slides back 2 meters at night. How many days will it take
the crab to get out of the hole?
5. Aaron used 1/5 kg. of flour to bake a cake and ½ of the remainder for
cookies. How much of the flour was left?
6. Four identical minibuses can carry a total of 64 passengers. How many
passengers can be carried in 6 of these minibuses?
7. Princess saves Php 125.50 per week. How many weeks will it take her
to save Php 878.50?

Reflective Journal

This part will help you evaluate some real-life situations in which you can apply the concepts you have
learned from the lessons in this module.

Directions: Read the question carefully and write a reflection about it in at least five sentences. Please be
guided by the provided criteria below. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Among the kinds of numbers discussed, in which group would you like to belong? Why?
Criteria 4 pts. 3 pts. 2 pts. 1 pt.
Organization Uses clear, consistent Uses clear and Uses clear organizational Uses inconsistent
organizational strategy: consistent strategy but with organizational strategy:
presentation is logical. organizational occasional presentation is not
strategy. inconsistencies. logical.
Content The answer is focused, The answer is The answer is focused on The answer poorly
purposeful, and reflects focused on the topic topic and includes few addresses topic and
original insight and ideas. and includes relevant loosely related ideas. includes irrelevant
ideas. ideas.

Post Test
Let us test what you have learned after accomplishing this module. Read the directions carefully and
answer the test below. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

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A. Directions: Read each question carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer.

_________1. Which of the following represents the negative integer value?

a. Jerome must pay a penalty fee of Php 140.
b. Anne Curtis’ Instagram has one million followers.
c. Maine received six lovely gifts from her friends.
d. Kim gained eight reward points.
_________2. Which of the following shows the correct arrangement of the numbers 9, -5, 3, 0, -12 in
increasing order?
a. 0, 3, -5, 9, -12 c. -12, -5, 0, 3, 9
b. -5, -12, 0, 3, 9 d. 9, 3, 0, -12, -5
B. Directions: Compare the given integers by writing < or > on the blank between the given numbers.
1. -43_____ -34 2. 31 _____ -25 3. -26_____15
C. Directions: Draw the concept map/the family tree of real numbers. (5pts.)
D. Directions: Express the following numbers in scientific notation and vice versa.
______________1. 72,400,000 ______________4. 4.35 x 10-5
______________2. 9,280,000,000 ______________ 5. 2.3 x 104
______________3. 0.000 000 692

Reference

(1) Geruela, De Guzman, and Garcia Mathematics for the 21st Century Learners

Answer Key

Here are the answers in the pre-test. Please look at this part only after accomplishing the test.
HONESTY IS STILL THE BEST POLICY. Please check your answers and determine how much
knowledge you have attained.

Pre – Test
1. Fractions 9. Natural
2. Numbers 10. Rational
3. Negative 11. Zero
4. Nonintegers 12. Counting
5. Irrational 13. Percent
6. Integer 14. Real
7. Whole 15. Positive
8. Decimal

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