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

Lesson 7.4Ordering Integers and Rational Numbers

Apply Day · Set BSecond form · new problems, same idea

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Learning target I can compare and order integers using a number line.

Remember7.4 · Part II

Comparing & Ordering Rational Numbers

  1. Plot or visualize numbers on a horizontal number line
  2. Numbers further to the left are always less than numbers to the right
  3. For negatives: A negative number with a larger absolute value is smaller (-10 < -2)

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

Part 1Understand the ideamodels and meaning
  1. 1Circle the letter of the best answer. Show how you know.

    Which statement is TRUE?

    1. A-5 < -2
    2. B-4 > 0
    3. C-3 > -1
    4. D-1 < -6
    Show your work
Part 2Apply itreal-world problems
  1. 2Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Which is greater: −3 or 1?

    Show your work
    Final answer:
  2. 3Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Which is less: −12 or −15?

    Show your work
    Final answer:
  3. 4Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Which is less: −2 1/3 or −2.3?

    Show your work
    Final answer:
  4. 5Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Account A has a balance of −$30. Account B has a balance of −$45. Which account has more money?

    Show your work
    Final answer:
  5. 6Complete 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.

    Show your work
    Final answer:
  6. 7Complete each step, then write the final answer.

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

    Show your work
    Final answer:
  7. 8Circle the letter of the best answer. Show how you know.

    Which integer is the LEAST: -3, 5, -8, 2, 0?

    1. A-8
    2. B-3
    3. C0
    4. D5
    Show your work
  8. 9Circle the letter of the best answer. Show how you know.

    What is |−8|?

    1. A0
    2. B8
    3. C−8
    4. D−16
    Show your work
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