Ordering Decimals Challenge

The video tutorial covers the process of ordering decimals, starting with an introduction to the concept and the lesson's goals. It explains the steps involved in ordering decimals, such as aligning decimal points and using placeholders. The tutorial provides examples of ordering decimals from least to greatest and greatest to least, including handling negative numbers separately. The lesson concludes with practice instructions and emphasizes the importance of using original decimals without added zeros.

What is the first step in ordering decimals?

• Compare the digits from right to left

• Line up the decimal points and add zeros as placeholders

• Convert all decimals to fractions

• Round all decimals to the nearest whole number

When ordering decimals, why is it important to add zeros as placeholders?

• To convert decimals into whole numbers

• To make the numbers easier to read

• To make the numbers look bigger

• To ensure each decimal has the same number of digits

In the example given, which decimal is the smallest?

• 1.00

• 1.25

• 1.18

• 1.21

What should you do after ordering the decimals?

• Add zeros to the end of each decimal

• Convert them to fractions

• Remove any extra zeros added as placeholders

• Round them to the nearest whole number

Which decimal comes first when ordering 1.25, 1.13, 1.21, and 1.2 from least to greatest?

• 1.13

• 1.2

• 1.25

• 1.21

Why should negative numbers be handled separately when ordering decimals?

• They do not follow the same rules as positive numbers

• They are always the smallest

• They are always the largest

• They need to be converted to positive numbers first

Which is the smallest number: -0.72 or -0.73?

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

• -0.73

• -0.72

When ordering from greatest to least, which decimal is the largest: 2.09, 2.39, 2.92, or 2.9?

• 2.9

• 2.92

• 2.39

• 2.09

Which is larger: -0.48 or -0.84?

• They are equal

• -0.84

• Cannot be determined

• -0.48

What should you do if you have both positive and negative numbers when ordering from greatest to least?

• Add zeros to the end of all numbers

• Ignore the negative numbers

• Convert all numbers to positive

• Handle positive and negative numbers separately