Comparing and Ordering Integers Challenge

Mrs. Marcelus and Frog Andachi guide students through comparing and ordering integers using number lines and real-world examples. The lesson covers using inequality symbols, understanding integer signs, and applying these concepts to practical situations like temperature and debt. Students learn to order integers and analyze results from a frog jumping contest, reinforcing their understanding of integer values and their applications.

What is the primary learning objective of this lesson?

• To understand fractions

• To solve algebraic equations

• To compare and order integers

• To learn new vocabulary

When comparing a negative integer and a positive integer, which one is always smaller?

• It depends on the values

• They are equal

• The negative integer

• The positive integer

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Which tool can be used to visually compare two integers?

• A number line

• A graph

• A ruler

• A protractor

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

If -4 is compared to -5, which one is greater?

• They are equal

• It cannot be determined

• -5

• -4

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

In a real-world context, if the temperature is -9 degrees, how does it compare to -7 degrees?

• -9 degrees is colder

• They are the same temperature

• -7 degrees is colder

• -9 degrees is warmer

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

How would you write an inequality to show that a frog burrowed 1 inch deep is below the frost line at 8 inches deep?

• -1 > 8

• -1 < 8

• 1 > 8

• 1 < -8

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

When ordering the integers -3, 2, -6, 4, and 0 from least to greatest, which number comes first?

• -3

• 0

• 2

• -6

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

If you need to order the integers 3, 12, 30, -6, and -18 from greatest to least, which number comes last?

• 12

• -6

• -18

• 3

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

In a frog jumping contest, which frog placed last if Frogzilla jumped -17 feet?

• Hopalong

• Frogzilla

• Leaping Larry

• Kermit

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Who was the winner of the frog jumping contest?

• Kermit

• Leaping Larry

• Frogzilla

• Hopalong