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    Grade 8 Rational and Irrational Numbers Worksheet

    Rational numbers are numbers that can be formed by dividing two integers. In other words, it is the set of numbers that can be represented in the ‘pq’ form. That means natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, fractions, terminating decimal numbers, and repeating decimal numbers are part of this family of rational numbers. On the other hand, irrational numbers are numbers that cannot be expressed as a fraction formed by two integers. Non-repeating decimal numbers and non-terminating decimal numbers are part of the family of irrational numbers. 

    Higher grade math problems involve the usage of both rational and irrational numbers. Hence, students need to be familiar with such numbers, their properties, and the steps involved in operations that involve these numbers. The best way to get familiar with rational numbers and irrational numbers is by solving problems from the grade 8 rational and irrational numbers worksheets. These worksheets include different types of math problems related to rational and irrational numbers. 

    It is a good idea to refer to the concepts previously learnt before starting with the worksheets. Students can check out the following pages to quickly revise the topics that they have already learned regarding rational and irrational numbers. 

    Students can recollect the fundamental concept of rational numbers by referring to this article. The topic discusses the definition and properties related to rational numbers and a few  examples. 

    Here, students will learn the basic definition of irrational numbers and the difference between rational and irrational numbers with examples. 

    This article explains the comparison of the value of rational numbers and the steps involved in calculating the absolute value of a rational number. 

    Here, students will learn the steps involved in the addition of rational numbers. This topic is important as it helps students in recollecting other operations as well. 

    Benefits of 8th Grade Rational and Irrational Numbers Worksheet

    The grade 8 rational and irrational numbers worksheets are available in different difficulty levels. Students can progress through each level of difficulty as they solve more and more questions. 

    • Rational and Irrational Numbers Worksheets (Easy)

    These worksheets focus on the fundamental concepts related to rational and irrational numbers. Students will be thorough with the basic concepts by solving the problems in this worksheet.

    • Rational and Irrational Numbers Worksheets (Medium)

    After solving the easy-level questions, the next step is to progress toward medium-level questions. Here, students will learn to compare rational numbers and irrational numbers using simple steps. These problems will be moderately difficult in comparison to the questions in the previous easy-level worksheets. 

    • Rational and Irrational Numbers Worksheets (Hard)

    The problems in this worksheet will be challenging as it involves operations on rational and irrational numbers. Solving these problems will help students master the concept. 

    Grade 8 Rational and Irrational Numbers Worksheet PDFs

    BYJU'S Math offers printable worksheets as well as online worksheets. Students can download the printable PDF grade 7 rational numbers worksheets from the BYJU'S Math website whenever they feel like working on them. Thus, students do not have to worry about time constraints while working on the worksheets. Students also have the option to opt for online interactive worksheets. The online worksheets have a time limit, and students will be able to improve their time-management skills. There are explanations and solutions to every question in the online worksheets.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    There are three worksheets based on rational numbers and irrational numbers for grade 8. The difference between these worksheets is the difficulty level of the problems. One worksheet has easy questions, the second worksheet has medium-level questions, and the last worksheet has hard-level questions.

    Students can solve the printable worksheets at their own pace. On the other hand, the online worksheets have a timer, but it doesn’t have a time limit. The timer gives students an idea of how much time they spend on each question.

    The printable worksheets are PDF worksheets with a good number of questions. Solving printable worksheets help students improve their procedural knowledge of concepts, and it also makes

    As interactive worksheets have a timer, it gives students detailed information regarding the amount of time spent on each question. Hence, it helps students in developing their time-management skills.

    Rational numbers are numbers that can be expressed as a fraction made up of two integers (p/q). On the other hand, irrational numbers are numbers that cannot be represented as a fraction.