Exploring 2D Ordering of Real Numbers

The video tutorial covers the process of ordering real numbers, focusing on converting numbers to decimals and arranging them in ascending or descending order. It introduces four steps: reading the question, separating positive and negative numbers, converting to decimals, and ordering the original numbers. Two examples are provided: one for ordering from greatest to least and another from least to greatest. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of double-checking work and understanding the context of the problem. The session concludes with a reminder to review notes and prepare for the next class.

What is the main objective of the lesson on ordering real numbers?

• To learn how to add and subtract real numbers

• To list real numbers in ascending and descending order

• To understand the properties of real numbers

• To multiply and divide real numbers

Which words indicate that numbers should be ordered from least to greatest?

• Maximum to minimum, increasing, descending

• Descending, decreasing, maximum to minimum

• Ascending, increasing, minimum to maximum

• Decreasing, ascending, minimum to maximum

What should you do in step two of ordering real numbers?

• Separate positive and negative numbers

• Convert numbers to decimals

• Draw a number line

• Read the question carefully

When converting numbers to decimals, to which place value does Miss Aiken suggest rounding?

• Whole numbers

• Hundredths

• Tenths

• Thousandths

In the example of ordering numbers from greatest to least, what is the decimal equivalent of 4%?

• 4.0

• 0.004

• 0.04

• 0.4

What is the decimal form of 4 times 10 to the negative third power?

• 0.004

• 0.4

• 0.04

• 4.0

In the example of ordering from least to greatest, what is the decimal form of negative pi?

• -3.1415

• -3.14

• -3.15

• -3.141

Which number comes first when ordering from least to greatest: -5 or -3.14?

• -3.14

• It depends on the context

• -5

• They are equal

What is the decimal form of 5 and 1/3?

• 5.33

• 5.3333

• 5.333

• 5.3

What should you do after converting numbers to decimals and ordering them?

• Both B and C

• Convert them back to their original form

• Leave them as decimals

• Check for any errors