Mastering the Dewey Decimal System

What is the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system primarily used for in libraries?

• Cataloging authors

• Organizing books by subject

• Tracking book loans

• Managing library staff

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Match the following Dewey Decimal number ranges with their corresponding subjects.

• Natural sciences and mathematics

• 100-199

• Philosophy and psychology

• 000-099

• Technology

• 600-699

• General works

• 500-599

If a book is classified under 398.2, which category does it belong to?

• Literature

• Folklore

• Science

• History

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

How are books organized on the shelves in a library using the Dewey Decimal System?

• By author's last name

• By publication date

• By Dewey Decimal number

• By book title

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Match the following Dewey Decimal numbers with their subjects.

• Chemistry

• 530

• Physics

• 550

• Astronomy and allied sciences

• 540

• Earth sciences

• 520

What does the Dewey Decimal number 300 represent?

• Social sciences

• Natural sciences

• Arts and recreation

• Language

A book with the Dewey Decimal number 641.5 is most likely about what topic?

• Cooking

• Mathematics

• Astronomy

• Music

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CCSS.L.11-12.1B

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

Which of the following is NOT a main category in the Dewey Decimal System?

• Philosophy

• Religion

• Mathematics

• Fiction

If you are looking for a book on computer programming, which Dewey Decimal number should you check?

• 004

• 150

• 200

• 700

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CCSS.L.11-12.1B

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

What is the primary purpose of the Dewey Decimal System in a library?

• To increase book sales

• To facilitate easy location of books

• To reduce the number of books

• To promote specific authors

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6