Ordering Real Numbers Explained

What does the term 'ascending order' mean?

• Numbers getting larger

• Numbers staying the same

• Numbers in random order

• Numbers getting smaller

Which of the following is the correct percentage for the fraction 2/5?

• 60%

• 20%

• 40%

• 50%

What is the percentage form of the square root of 5?

• 55%

• 223.6%

• 50%

• 40%

Which number is the smallest when converted to a percentage?

• 55%

• 5 x 10^-1

• Square root of 5

• 2/5

Why did the teachers decide to use percentages instead of decimals?

• Because it was faster

• Because it was easier for them

• Because a student convinced them

• Because it was a school rule

What does 'descending order' mean?

• Numbers in random order

• Numbers getting larger

• Numbers staying the same

• Numbers getting smaller

What is the percentage form of the fraction 1/3?

• 50%

• 33.3%

• 3%

• 39.5%

Which number is the largest when converted to a percentage?

• 1/3

• 3 x 10^-2

• 39.5%

• Square root of 3

What is the percentage form of 3 x 10^-2?

• 30%

• 33.3%

• 0.3%

• 3%

Which tool do the teachers recommend for accuracy?

• Mental math

• Pen and paper

• Desmos

• Calculator