Comparing Integers: A Quick Assessment

What is the first step in comparing the four integers?

• Adding them together

• Placing them on a number line

• Dividing them

• Multiplying them

Where can you place 0 on a number line?

• Always in the middle

• Always at the end

• Always at the beginning

• Anywhere you want

Which number is the smallest among -5, -3, 0, and 2?

• -5

• -3

• 0

• 2

Which number is the largest among -5, -3, 0, and 2?

• -5

• 2

• 0

• -3

How does -3 compare to -5?

• -3 is less than -5

• -3 is equal to -5

• -3 is greater than -5

• -3 is not comparable to -5

What does the alligator mouth symbol represent in comparisons?

• It always points to the smaller number

• It always eats the larger number

• It always points to the larger number

• It always eats the smaller number