Worksheet directions

Grade 6 • Homework • Use the strategies practiced in class. Show your work and check your answers.

Sample questions

1. Temperatures are -1°C and -3/4°C. Which is warmer? Write an inequality or equality and explain.
2. Sam compares -3/2 and -1/2 using only the positive magnitudes. Explain the correct comparison using a number line.
3. Write a rational number strictly between -3 and -2. Show it on a number line and justify your choice.
4. Order -1/2, -3/4, 1/4 from least to greatest. Plot them to justify your answer.
5. Temperatures are -1°C and -1/4°C. Which is warmer? Write an inequality or equality and explain.
6. Place −1.5, −1/2 and 0.5 on the line. List them from least to greatest, and explain how the line supports your order.

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 6.NS.C.7a,b, 6.NS.C.7a. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

• 6.NS.C.7 — Order and find absolute value

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