Ordering Rational Numbers Practice

The video tutorial covers the sixth-grade concept of ordering numbers, specifically focusing on converting fractions to decimals and arranging a set of numbers from least to greatest. The tutorial uses a problem from the 2018 Texas STAAR test as an example. It explains how to handle negative numbers and convert fractions to decimals for easier comparison. The video concludes with ordering the numbers and identifying the correct sequence.

What is the main goal of the problem discussed in the video?

• To find the sum of the numbers

• To order the numbers from least to greatest

• To convert all numbers to fractions

• To find the product of the numbers

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Why is it suggested to convert all numbers to decimals?

• Decimals are easier to compare

• Decimals are easier to subtract

• Decimals are easier to add

• Decimals are easier to multiply

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

What is the decimal equivalent of negative two-fifths?

• -0.2

• -0.5

• -0.4

• -0.6

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

CCSS.5.NF.B.3

Which method is NOT mentioned for converting two-fifths to a decimal?

• Long division

• Multiplying by an equivalent fraction

• Changing the denominator to 10

• Using a calculator

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

What is the decimal equivalent of negative two and a half?

• -2.25

• -2.50

• -2.75

• -2.00

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

What is the value of one-half in decimal form?

• 0.6

• 0.5

• 0.4

• 0.2

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3

CCSS.5.NF.B.3

What is the decimal equivalent of 21 fourths?

• 5.00

• 5.25

• 5.75

• 5.50

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

CCSS.5.NF.B.3

Which number is the smallest in the final ordered list?

• 5.00

• -0.40

• -2.50

• -2.47

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3

Which number is the largest in the final ordered list?

• 5.25

• 5.00

• -0.40

• -2.47

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3

What is the correct order of the numbers from least to greatest?

• -0.40, -2.50, -2.47, 5.00, 5.25

• -2.47, -2.50, -0.40, 5.00, 5.25

• -2.50, -2.47, -0.40, 5.00, 5.25

• 5.00, 5.25, -0.40, -2.47, -2.50

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3