Understanding Greater Than and Less Than Relationships on a Number Line

This lesson explains the relationship between numbers using a number line. It covers the concepts of positive and negative numbers, and how to use greater than and less than symbols to compare them. The lesson emphasizes the importance of considering the negative sign when comparing numbers and demonstrates these concepts with examples. By the end, students will understand how to use a number line to determine the relationship between numbers.

What is the importance of the negative sign when comparing numbers?

• It has no significance.

• It determines the number's position relative to zero.

• It shows the number is positive.

• It indicates the number is larger.

How can you determine if one positive number is greater than another on a number line?

• By comparing the size of the digits.

• By seeing which number is further to the right.

• By looking at the color of the number.

• By checking which number is closer to zero.

Which term is used in mathematics to describe a number that is larger than another?

• Equal to

• Less than

• Smaller than

• Greater than

When comparing a positive and a negative number, which is generally greater?

• The negative number

• It depends on the digits

• They are equal

• The positive number

What does the number line help illustrate when comparing numbers?

• The shape of numbers

• The relationship between numbers

• The size of numbers

• The color of numbers