Once students have learned about various classifications in the real number system, this cut-and-paste task encourages deeper thinking about the relationships between these numbers.
Individuals, pairs, or small groups should each be given a copy of the ALWAYS, SOMETIMES, NEVER three-heading page, as well as a half-sheet of statement slips. Students cut the slips and sort the statements in the appropriate categories of ALWAYS being true, SOMETIMES being true, or NEVER being true. Paste away an