Ordering Negative and Positive Numbers

The video tutorial explains how to order a mixed set of numbers from least to greatest. It begins by introducing the concept of ordering numbers and the importance of understanding place value and the number line. The tutorial then demonstrates how to separate numbers into negative and positive categories and order them using a number line. It also covers using place value as an alternative method for ordering numbers. The tutorial provides a step-by-step approach to ensure accurate ordering of both negative and positive numbers.

What is the first step in ordering a mix of integers and decimals?

• Order them randomly

• Identify the largest number

• Separate them into negative and positive numbers

• Convert all numbers to decimals

On a number line, where are positive numbers located?

• To the left of zero

• To the right of zero

• Above zero

• Below zero

What is a useful strategy for ordering numbers?

• Using a calculator

• Separating into negatives and positives

• Guessing the order

• Ignoring decimals

Which negative number is the smallest: -5, -0.3, -13, or -4.3?

• -13

• -4.3

• -5

• -0.3

Which positive number is the largest: 3.4, 61, 5, or 0.44?

• 5

• 0.44

• 61

• 3.4

What is the first step in using place value to order numbers?

• Estimate their position on a number line

• Convert them to fractions

• Look at the decimal places

• Compare the tens place

When using place value, which negative number is the smallest?

• -5

• -0.3

• -13

• -4.3

Which method can be used to order positive numbers?

• Both methods

• Neither method

• Using a number line

• Using place value

What is the correct order of these positive numbers: 0.44, 3.4, 5, 61?

• 0.44, 3.4, 5, 61

• 61, 5, 3.4, 0.44

• 5, 3.4, 0.44, 61

• 3.4, 0.44, 5, 61

What is the correct order of these negative numbers: -5, -0.3, -13, -4.3?

• -13, -5, -4.3, -0.3

• -0.3, -4.3, -5, -13

• -5, -13, -0.3, -4.3

• -4.3, -0.3, -5, -13