Grade 6 Mathematics · Unit 7: Integers, Rational Numbers, and the Coordinate PlaneStandard 6.NOS.8

Lesson 7.47.4 Small Group · Group 2

Group 2 · Set BSecond challenge form · new problems, same idea

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Learning target I can compare and order integers using a number line, explain how I can tell, and judge a case I have not seen before.

Remember7.4 Small Group · Group 2

Order rational numbers by their place on the number line, because a negative number with a greater absolute value is farther left and less. To order rational numbers, place them on a number line and read from left to right.

Words: Number line (Recta numérica)Compare (Comparar)Order (Ordenar)Greater than (Mayor que)Less than (Menor que)

  1. 1Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Ana says −8 > −3 because 8 > 3. Which number is greater, −8 or −3?

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  2. 2Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Which is less: −5.6 or −5.65?

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  3. 3Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Three cities have temperatures of −2.5°C, −1/4°C and −2°C. Which city is warmest? Type its temperature.

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  4. 4Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    How many integers are greater than −4.5 and less than −1.2?

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Explain your thinkingAna's shortcut says the number with bigger digits is greater. When does the shortcut work? When does it break? Give an example of each.

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