Types of Sets and Set Notation

Achievement Indicators

2.1 Provide examples of the empty set, disjoint sets, subsets and universal sets in context, and explain the reasoning.
2.2 Organize information such as collected data and number properties, using graphic organizers, and explain the reasoning.
2.3 Explain what a specified region in a Venn diagram represents, using connecting words (and, or, not) or set notation.
2.4 Determine the elements in the complement, the intersection or the union of two sets.
2.7 Solve a contextual problem that involves sets, and record the solution, using set notation.

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Discovery Based Learning Ideas: 

1.  Sets and Venn Diagram (Applet)  - (Interactivate) [T]

This interactive helps students understand the terms surrounding the ideas of sets and Venn Diagrams. It also helps them understand how to arrange items in a Venn diagram.

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Lesson Links: 

• Click here for ERLC Lesson Link (pdf).  Please use this lesson as a framework for your own teaching environment.

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Assessment For Learning Ideas:

1.  Venn Research [CN] -- Have students find Venn Diagrams in the newspapers or internet. Once they find an example have them create questions that include the terminology empty set, disjoint sets, subsets, and universal sets.  Have them provide an answer key to those questions.

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Additional Resources:

• Click here for More math notes on an Introduction to Sets (Tools4Teachers)