Exploring Sorting Numbers in 8th Grade Math

The video tutorial guides students through solving a math problem by sorting a list of numbers in ascending order. The teacher explains the concept of ascending order, sets up a spreadsheet for data entry, and demonstrates how to input and sort numbers. The tutorial concludes with a review of the sorted numbers and the final answer.

What does it mean to sort numbers in ascending order?

• From largest to smallest

• Alphabetical order

• From smallest to largest

• Random order

What mathematical operation is used to describe sorting from smallest to largest?

• Multiplication

• Ascending

• Division

• Subtraction

What is the first step in sorting numbers in a spreadsheet?

• Selecting the sort function

• Entering the numbers

• Creating a new document

• Saving the document

Which symbol is crucial when entering numbers into the spreadsheet?

• Equal sign

• Multiplication sign

• Plus sign

• Minus sign

How should fractions be entered in the spreadsheet to ensure accuracy?

• Using a plus between the integer and fraction

• All of the above

• As decimals

• Using the division symbol

What is the correct way to input a mixed number like 3 and 2/3 in the spreadsheet?

• 3 + 2/3

• 3.67

• 3,2,3

• 3 2/3

What is the correct sequence of actions to sort data in ascending order?

• Sort > Ascending > Menu > Actions

• Menu > Actions > Sort > Ascending

• Menu > Sort > Actions > Ascending

• Actions > Menu > Sort > Descending

What should you do if you want to sort numbers in descending order instead?

• Select descending in the sort options

• None of the above

• Delete all entries and start over

• Turn off the computer

Which number appears first in the sorted list?

• -4 and the square root of 62

• 25 over 3

• 3 and 2/3

• -18.9

Which of the following is not a number mentioned in the sorting task?

• 25 over 3

• 3 and 2/3

• -18.9

• 10 over 2