Comparing and Ordering Integers Through Word Problems

Mrs. Freifeld teaches a lesson on comparing and ordering integers through word problems. The lesson involves using a number line to identify the warmest and coldest cities, ordering temperatures, and solving problems related to water levels, game points, and positions in a lunch line. Students are encouraged to work along, use their math journals, and submit their work for credit.

Which city had the highest temperature?

• Conroe

• Baytown

• Dover

• Barton

Which city was the coldest based on the given temperatures?

• Barton

• Conroe

• Baytown

• Dover

What does ascending order mean?

• From coldest to warmest

• From warmest to coldest

• From least to greatest

• From greatest to least

What is the correct order of temperatures from warmest to coldest?

• -9, -2, 0, 4, 10

• 0, 4, 10, -2, -9

• 4, 10, 0, -2, -9

• 10, 4, 0, -2, -9

Which lake had the highest water level above normal?

• Double Lakes

• Travis

• Barton

• Conroe

Which temperature is the coldest?

• -10 degrees

• 10 degrees

• 0 degrees

• -5 degrees

After moving in the lunch line, what position was Bart in?

• Seventh

• Fifth

• Ninth

• Third

What step was Kerry on after all movements?

• Tenth

• Eighth

• Seventh

• Ninth

In descending order, which number comes first?

• 0

• 9

• -7

• 3

Which of the following is in descending order?

• -8, -7, 0, 3, 9

• 0, -7, -8, 3, 9

• 9, 3, 0, -7, -8

• 3, 9, 0, -7, -8