Comparing and Ordering Different Types of Numbers TEKS 6.1A Lesson 1 (2 nd 6 Weeks)
Strategies for comparing different types of numbers 1.Plot each number on a number line. Write these numbers in order from least to greatest.
2. Rewrite the numbers as all decimals. EX: Order the following numbers from least to greatest. 6 1/2 = is already a decimal
5 1 = 6.4 is already a decimal
3. Rewrite the numbers as all fractions. EX: Compare 5 3 and 5.63 Rewrite 5 3 as 5 75 ( 3 = 75 ) Rewrite 5.63 as
Compare Therefore > > 4 5