Math 3.4

• Math
• 6th Grade

Math 3.4

Learning Objective

We will order and compare rational numbers. 

What is an integer?

Place these numbers on a number line:

-1 1/4     -2        1/4       -2 1/2          3/4

1

-1

2

-2

Place these numbers on a number line:

-1 1/5     -1 6/10        1/5       -2/10          1 2/5

1

-1

2

-2

What is a rational number?

In order to compare...

Compare

1/3   and     -2/5

1. 1/3 > -2/5
2. 1/3 < -2/5
3. 1/3 = -2/5
4. 1/3 + -2/5

Compare

-0.6  and  -1.2

1. -0.6 = -1.2
2. -0.6 + -1.2
3. -0.6 > -1.2
4. -0.6 < -1.2

Compare

-3.2 and -2.3

1. -3.2 = -2.3
2. -3.2 > -2.3
3. -3.2 + -2.3
4. -3.2 < -2.3

Compare

-3 and 0

1. -3 = 0
2. -3 < 0
3. -3 > 0
4. -3 and 0

Which number is greater?
-1.19. -1.2. or -1.02 ?

-1.19

-1.2

-1.02

Order from least to greatest.

<      <

-2 

0

-1 

Order from least to greatest.

<      <

1

-5/6

-0.2 

A number that is further to the ______________ on the number line is always larger than a number further to the ______________. 

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