Comparing Integers: A Comprehensive Assessment

The video tutorial covers the topic of comparing integers, focusing on using a number line to compare both negative and positive integers. It provides examples of comparing negative integers, positive and negative integers, and large negative integers. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding the position of numbers on a number line and offers practice questions for students to reinforce their learning.

What tools do you need to follow along with the lesson?

• A number line and a dry erase marker

• A notebook and a pen

• A calculator and a ruler

• A computer and a mouse

Which number is greater: -12 or -10?

• -12

• -10

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

When comparing two negative numbers, which one is greater?

• The one farther from zero

• The one with the larger absolute value

• The one closer to zero

• They are always equal

Which number is greater: -3 or 3?

• Cannot be determined

• 3

• -3

• They are equal

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

• The negative number

• They are always equal

• The positive number

• Cannot be determined

Which number is greater: -9 or 8?

• -9

• Cannot be determined

• 8

• They are equal

When comparing -9 and 8, which symbol correctly represents their relationship?

• Cannot be determined

• -9 = 8

• -9 < 8

• -9 > 8

Which number is greater: -57 or -75?

• Cannot be determined

• -75

• They are equal

• -57

When comparing large negative numbers, what should you do if your number line doesn't go up to those values?

• Ignore the comparison

• Guess the values

• Make a makeshift number line

• Use a calculator

What is a key tip to remember when comparing a positive and a negative integer?

• The one with the larger absolute value is greater

• The negative integer is always greater

• The positive integer is always greater

• They are always equal