Comparing Rational Numbers
aligned to I Can Order Rational Numbers. I Can Interpret Statements Of Inequalities By Using A Number Line Diagram. I Can Write, Interpret, And Explain Statements Of Order In Real World Contexts.
Learning Objective
I can compare and order rational numbers using a number line.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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To order rational numbers, you can plot them on a number line to see their relative positions.
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The further a number is to the left on the number line, the lesser its value; the further to the right, the greater its value.
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Negative 3.25 can be expressed as the mixed number negative three and one fourth, or negative three and 25/100.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Order these numbers from least to greatest: 2/3, -1, 5/4, -3/2, 0.5”
Teacher Guide
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