Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers Notes
Positive and negative rational numbers can be represented on a
___________________
____________.
You can use a number line to help you compare and order rational
numbers.
When comparing and ordering rational numbers, first express them in
the ____________ ____________.
You can also compare _____________ ______________.
Remember, positive numbers are __________________
_________________ than negative numbers!
1) -1.2
0.8
2) -1.40
3)
-1.25
3
5
8
16
4) -0.51
-
8
Summary Questions
15
**Answer in complete sentences 
1) Name two different strategies you can use to compare and
order rational numbers.
a. ___________________________________________
22
1
25
10
5) Order the set { -2.46, -2 , -2
} from least to greatest.
___________________________________________
b. ___________________________________________
___________________________________________
2) If you are comparing decimals and fractions with each other,
what should you do?
6) A runner wants to run the 100-meter
dash in 13 seconds or less. The table
shows the difference between his goal
and his actual times. Order the
differences from least to greatest.
3) Which is always greater – positive or negative numbers?
4) Can we represent positive and negative rational numbers on
a number line?
Questions I still have…