Comparing Rational Numbers Using a Number Line
Skill:
Compare and order rational numbers with and without models.
Comparing Rational Numbers Using a Number Line
Compare rational numbers using a number line in this activity.
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Open-ended question 1
What are the similarities between the numbers -5 and 5? What are the differences?
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Open-ended question 2
If two numbers are positive, how can we tell which one is greater?
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Open-ended question 3
If two numbers are negative, how can we tell which one is greater?
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