Understanding Rational Numbers and Absolute Values

Understanding Rational Numbers and Absolute Values

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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This video tutorial explains how to plot and order rational numbers on a number line. It begins by defining integers and rational numbers, highlighting that integers are whole numbers and their opposites. The tutorial then demonstrates how to convert fractions to decimals for easier plotting on a number line. It guides viewers through plotting negative fractions and decimals, emphasizing the importance of understanding the number line's divisions. Finally, the video teaches how to order these numbers from least to greatest, reinforcing the concept of comparing rational numbers based on their position on the number line.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an integer?

A whole number and its opposite

A number that can be written as a fraction

A positive number only

A number with a decimal point

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about integers?

They are always positive

They have no opposites

They cannot be plotted on a number line

They include zero

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the absolute value of -3?

-3

3

-1

0

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What defines a rational number?

A number that is always an integer

A number that cannot be negative

A number that is always positive

A number that can be expressed as a fraction

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a rational number?

π

1/8

√2

3.14

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is not a rational number?

-3

0

3

π

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it helpful to convert fractions to decimals when plotting on a number line?

Decimals are easier to understand

Decimals provide a common form for comparison

Fractions cannot be plotted

Fractions are not rational numbers

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