COMPARING NEGATIVES

Compare and order positive and negative numbers confidently.

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COMPARING NEGATIVE NUMBERS

When comparing negatives, remember: closer to zero = greater. So −3 > −7 because −3 is closer to zero. On the number line, the number further right is always the greater one. Use < and > symbols to show comparisons.

Which is greater: −3 or −7?

1On the number line, −3 is to the RIGHT of −7

2Further right = greater

3−3 > −7

= -3

LEADER TIP

Further left means smaller. Use a number line on the floor and have students walk to compare positions.

BEFORE THIS LESSON, TRY

Negatives on Number Lines

PRACTICE WITH THESE GAMES

Greater / Smaller

Expression Compare

Sort Numbers

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