Ordering Rational Numbers: STAAR Practice Insights

The video tutorial covers the sixth-grade concept of ordering numbers, specifically focusing on converting fractions to decimals and finding common denominators. It uses a problem from the 2016 Texas STAAR test to illustrate these concepts. The tutorial explains two methods for comparing fractions: converting them to decimals and finding a common denominator. It emphasizes the importance of understanding benchmark fractions and provides step-by-step instructions for both methods, ultimately guiding students to order the given fractions from least to greatest.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Adding fractions

• Ordering numbers

• Dividing whole numbers

• Multiplying decimals

Why can't the fractions be compared directly?

• They are improper fractions

• They are mixed numbers

• They have different denominators

• They have different numerators

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

• 0.5

• 0.75

• 0.25

• 0.33

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

• 0.5

• 0.4

• 0.2

• 0.25

What is the decimal equivalent of 7/12?

• 0.58

• 0.55

• 0.57

• 0.56

What is the least common denominator for 3, 2, 4, and 12?

• 10

• 8

• 12

• 6

What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2 with a denominator of 12?

• 6/12

• 9/12

• 3/12

• 1/12

What is the equivalent fraction of 1/4 with a denominator of 12?

• 1/12

• 3/12

• 6/12

• 9/12

Which student practiced the least amount of time?

• Alex

• Sam

• Gus

• Ryan

Which student practiced the second least amount of time?

• Gus

• Ryan

• Sam

• Alex