Ordering Integers on a Number Line

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GR. 6-8

Skill:

Compare and order integers with and without models.

Ordering Integers on a Number Line

Develop strategies for ordering positive and negative numbers on a number line from least to greatest.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question 1

How would you compare two positive numbers, such as 35 and 50?

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Open-ended question 2

How would you compare two negative numbers, such as -35 and -50?

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Open-ended question 3

What do you notice about negative numbers as they move further away from zero?

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