Comparing Real Numbers: A Comprehensive Assessment

This video tutorial covers the topic of comparing and ordering real numbers. It begins with an introduction to using inequality signs to compare values and moves on to comparing negative numbers. The tutorial explains how to convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages, and emphasizes the importance of getting numbers into the same form for comparison. It also includes practical examples, such as estimating values and ordering temperatures, to reinforce the concepts taught.

Which inequality sign would you use to compare 2 and the square root of 8?

• <

• >

• =

• ≤

What is the decimal equivalent of -5/2?

• -0.5

• -3.5

• -1.5

• -2.5

If you have 12.5 and the square root of 145, which one is greater?

• 12.5

• Square root of 145

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

What is another term for ordering numbers from least to greatest?

• Descending

• Maximum to Minimum

• Increasing

• Decreasing

Convert 1/3 to a decimal.

• 0.33

• 0.3

• 0.333

• 0.3333

What is the percentage form of 0.75?

• 750%

• 7.5%

• 75%

• 0.75%

Which is greater: -0.5 or -7/8?

• -0.5

• -7/8

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

What is the approximate value of pi squared?

• 9

• 8

• 7

• 6

Convert -60% to a decimal.

• -6

• -0.006

• -0.06

• -0.6

Who finished their chores quicker: Kiara (35.25 minutes) or Derek (35 and 1/6 minutes)?

• Kiara

• They finished at the same time

• Derek

• Cannot be determined