Checkpoint 1: 6.NS.3

A group of friends are playing a game. Players in the game can gain or lose points. 

Each player's total number of points is given in the table.

Select the option that is TRUE.

• Amir has more points than Sarah.

• Laurenz has more points than Amir.

• Julie has fewer points than Sarah.

• Kali has the most points.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

The average temperature on the planet Mercury is 333°F.

The average temperature on the planet Neptune is -330°F.

Which inequality compares the two temperatures?

• 333 > -330

• -330 > 333

• 333 < -330

• 333 = -330

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

On a horizontal number line, -33/4 is to the left of -6.34.

Write an inequality to represent this statement. CHOOSE 2!

• -6.34 < -33/4

• -33/4 < -6.34

• -33/4 < -6.34

• -6.34 > -33/4

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Select the list that shows the numbers order from greatest to least.

• -2 1/4, -15/2, -1.6, 4, 22/6

• -15/2, -2 1/4, - 1.6, 22/6, 4

• 22/6, 4, -1.6, -2 1/4, -15/2

• 4, 22/6, -1.6, -2 1/4, -15/2

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Penny keeps track of the money that she puts into and takes out of her bank account each month.

The table shows the total money in her account at the end of each month.

Write an inequality that compares Penny’s highest monthly account amount with her lowest monthly account amount. CHOOSE 2!

• 20.34 > -4.82

• -4.82 > 20.34

• 20.34 < -4.82

• -4.82 < 20.34

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

A hiker climbs a difficult trail in a national park. The trail crosses high places and deep valleys. The hiker keeps track of his elevation at several stops along the trail. 

Write an inequality that compares the hiker’s highest elevation with his lowest elevation on the trip.

• 216 > -20

• 45 < 17

• 316 > -20

• 316 > -5

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Sarah claims that -72 is greater than -71.99.

Jackson claims -71.99 is greater than -72.

Identify which student is correct and explain your reasoning.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B