Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers

This video tutorial covers topics under standard 2.1 for sixth grade, focusing on comparing and ordering numbers. It emphasizes the importance of understanding fractions, decimals, and percents, and provides a review of these concepts. The tutorial guides students through ordering percentages, comparing decimals, and comparing fractions using common denominators. It also addresses mixed comparisons involving different types of numbers, such as fractions and percentages. The video encourages active participation by suggesting students take notes and pause the video to solve problems independently.

Why is it important to review the lesson on fractions, decimals, and percentages before starting this lesson?

• Because it is a requirement by the school.

• Because it helps in understanding algebra.

• Because these skills are needed to solve the problems in this lesson.

• Because it is a fun topic.

What should you do if the lesson goes too fast?

• Ask a friend for help.

• Pause and take notes.

• Ignore the parts you don't understand.

• Skip the lesson.

What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

• =

• >

• ≠

• <

How do you order percentages from least to greatest?

• By guessing.

• By converting them to decimals first.

• By converting them to fractions first.

• By ordering them like regular numbers but keeping the % symbol.

When comparing decimals, where should you start?

• From the leftmost place value.

• From the rightmost place value.

• From the middle place value.

• From any place value.

What is the first step in comparing fractions?

• Convert them to percentages.

• Convert them to decimals.

• Find a common denominator.

• Guess which one is bigger.

How do you convert a percentage to a fraction?

• Divide by 100.

• Multiply by 100.

• Multiply by 10.

• Divide by 10.

What is the decimal equivalent of 53%?

• 53.0

• 0.53

• 5.3

• 0.053

How do you convert a decimal to a percentage?

• Multiply by 10.

• Divide by 100.

• Multiply by 100.

• Divide by 10.

What is the least common denominator of 5 and 20?

• 15

• 20

• 10

• 5