Comparing and Ordering Numbers Challenge

Where is the origin located on a number line?

• At the far left

• At the far right

• In the middle

• There is no specific origin

Which direction do positive numbers increase on a number line?

• To the right

• Upwards

• Downwards

• To the left

Where would you place 1/2 on a number line?

• At negative one

• To the left of zero

• To the right of zero

• At zero

How does -2.3 compare to -2 on a number line?

• -2.3 is to the left of -2

• -2.3 is to the right of zero

• -2.3 is to the right of -2

• -2.3 is at the same position as -2

Which inequality symbol represents that -5 is smaller than -4?

• <=

• >=

• >

• <

If a point is further to the left on the number line, what does it indicate?

• The point is positive

• The point is smaller

• The point is at zero

• The point is larger

What does increasing order mean?

• From smallest to largest

• From zero to positive

• From largest to smallest

• From positive to negative

What is the decimal equivalent of -3/2?

• -0.5

• -3.5

• -2.5

• -1.5

Which number is the largest: 4, 1.5, or 1.2?

• They are all equal

• 4

• 1.5

• 1.2

Which number comes first when listed in increasing order: 1.2 or 1.5?

• They are equal

• 1.5

• It depends on the context

• 1.2