Real Numbers

This topic covers the different types of numbers used in everyday life and mathematics. Learners will explore natural numbers, integers, whole numbers, prime numbers, odd and even numbers, composite numbers, squares and square roots, cubes and cube roots. They will distinguish between rational and irrational numbers, evaluate square and cube roots, and create patterns using different types of numbers. Mastering this topic builds a strong numerical foundation essential for algebra, financial arithmetic, and problem-solving in the Zambian competence-based curriculum. It prepares learners for ECZ exam questions on number properties and operations.