Identifying and Comparing Negative Numbers

Chez Jackson guides students through solving a math problem from the 2013 STAR test. The video focuses on identifying numbers less than -0.94 from a list, using elimination strategies to narrow down answer choices, and converting fractions to decimals for comparison. The process builds confidence and demonstrates effective test-taking strategies.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Learning about fractions

• Solving a STAR test problem from 2013

• Solving a geometry problem

• Understanding algebraic expressions

Which number is NOT part of the list given in the problem?

• Negative two point two three

• Negative 15 over 16

• Negative three

• Point twenty four

Why can point twenty four be eliminated from the list?

• It is a negative number

• It is greater than negative 0.94

• It is a fraction

• It is less than negative 0.94

What is the first step in solving the problem according to the video?

• Choose a random answer

• Eliminate positive numbers

• Convert all numbers to fractions

• Convert all numbers to decimals

Which answer choice can be eliminated because it contains point twenty four?

• H

• G

• J

• F

What is the decimal equivalent of negative 15 over 16?

• Negative 0.93

• Negative 0.92

• Negative 0.95

• Negative 0.94

Why is negative 0.93 greater than negative 0.94?

• Because negative numbers are always smaller

• Because 0.94 is a smaller number

• Because 0.93 is a larger number

• Because 0.93 is a smaller number

Which answer choice is identified as correct in the video?

• J

• F

• G

• H