Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers

The video tutorial introduces students to comparing rational numbers using less than, greater than, and equal to symbols. It emphasizes the importance of converting numbers to decimal form for accurate comparison. Through examples, students learn to compare fractions and percentages by converting them to decimals. The lesson concludes with a review of placing numbers on a number line and instructions for completing an assignment.

Which symbol represents 'less than'?

• ≥

• =

• >

• <

What must you do to compare rational numbers?

• Convert them to fractions

• Convert them to decimals

• Convert them to percentages

• Convert them to whole numbers

What is 4/5 as a decimal?

• 0.45

• 0.8

• 0.125

• 0.57

What is 45% as a decimal?

• 0.57

• 0.125

• 0.8

• 0.45

Which is greater: 4/5 or 45%?

• 4/5

• 45%

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

What is 1/8 as a decimal?

• 0.57

• 0.8

• 0.125

• 0.45

What is 18% as a decimal?

• 0.8

• 0.18

• 0.45

• 0.125

Which is less: 1/8 or 18%?

• 1/8

• Cannot be determined

• 18%

• They are equal

Where would you place -1.732 on a number line?

• Closer to -1

• Closer to -2

• Closer to 0

• Closer to 1

What should you do if you need help with the quiz?

• Guess the answers

• Skip the questions

• Log on to Zoom and ask your teacher

• Wait until the next class