Comparing Order of Integers

The video tutorial covers the concepts of ordering and comparing integers, focusing on using number lines to arrange numbers from least to greatest. It explains how to handle both positive and negative numbers, emphasizing the importance of understanding their positions relative to zero. The tutorial also introduces inequalities and applies these concepts to real-world scenarios, such as comparing temperatures. Students are encouraged to practice plotting numbers and writing inequalities, with an exit slip provided for assessment.

What is an integer?

• A negative whole number

• Any whole number, positive or negative

• A fraction

• A positive whole number

On a number line, which direction do numbers get larger?

• To the right

• Downwards

• Upwards

• To the left

Which of the following is the smallest number?

• 0

• -4

• -2

• 1

What is the correct order from least to greatest for the numbers: -5, 7, 0, -8, 3, -0.5?

• -8, -5, -0.5, 0, 3, 7

• -5, -8, -0.5, 0, 3, 7

• 7, 3, 0, -0.5, -5, -8

• 0, -0.5, -5, -8, 3, 7

Which inequality is correct for the numbers -4 and -1?

• -4 > -1

• -4 < -1

• -1 < -4

• -1 > 4

Which number is greater: -3 or -8?

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

• -8

• -3

Which day was colder if Thursday was -10 degrees and Friday was -8 degrees?

• Friday

• Thursday

• Cannot be determined

• They were the same

Which inequality correctly represents the temperatures -10 and -8?

• -8 < -10

• -8 > 10

• -10 < -8

• -10 > -8

Which number is further to the right on a number line: -5 or -7?

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

• -7

• -5

If Monday was -3 degrees and Tuesday was -7 degrees, which day was colder?

• Cannot be determined

• Monday

• Tuesday

• They were the same