Grade 6 Mathematics · Unit 7: Integers, Rational Numbers, and the Coordinate PlaneStandard 6.NOS.8

Lesson 7.47.4 Small Group · Group 1

Start hereWords, worked example, and sentence starters

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Learning target With my small group, I can compare and order integers using a number line — one step at a time, with support.

Why This Matters This is your support small group for Lesson 7.4. We're going to slow this down and build it together, one step at a time. You can ask a question any time — that's what this group is for.

Start hereWords for this lesson

Read each word before you begin. Say it out loud.

WordWhat it meansExample
Number lineSpanish: Recta numérica A straight line where numbers are placed in order; numbers get smaller to the left and larger to the right. left is less, right is more
CompareSpanish: Comparar To see if a number is bigger, smaller, or equal to another. −7 compared with −3
OrderSpanish: Ordenar To arrange numbers by size, from least to greatest or greatest to least. Least to greatest: -5, -2, 0, 3, 7 (left to right on the number line)
Greater thanSpanish: Mayor que The > sign, showing one number is bigger. −3 > −7
Less thanSpanish: Menor que The < sign, showing one number is smaller. −7 < −3
Negative integerSpanish: Entero negativo A whole number smaller than zero, like -5. −7, −3, −100

How it worksWorked example

These numbers are not on your problems. The steps are. Follow them with your own numbers.

Compare −14 degrees and −5 degrees.

  1. Plot −14 and −5 on a number line.
  2. −5 is to the right of −14.
  3. Write the comparison: −14 < −5.

Answer: −5 is greater; −14 is colder

Now you trySame steps, your turn

The steps are the same as the worked example. The numbers are yours. Do the work.

Compare −2 and 3. Use < or >.

Answer:

Say it and write itSentence starters

Finish each sentence out loud with a partner. Then use them in your writing.

  • On the number line, sits to the of , so is greater.
  • I can write the comparison as .
  • The least number in this set is because .
  • Comparing two negative numbers is different from counting because .

Word bank compareordergreater thanless thannumber lineleftrightnegativepositiveleastgreatestinequality

Watch out!A common mistake

A common mistake in Compare and Order Integers is thinking that a negative number with a bigger digit is the bigger value

Grade 6 Mathematics · Unit 7: Integers, Rational Numbers, and the Coordinate PlaneStandard 6.NOS.8

Lesson 7.47.4 Small Group · Group 1

Group 1Supported practice

Mastery check☐ Exceeds☐ Meets target☐ Needs practice
Name Date Period

Learning target With my small group, I can compare and order integers using a number line — one step at a time, with support.

Why This Matters This is your support small group for Lesson 7.4. We're going to slow this down and build it together, one step at a time. You can ask a question any time — that's what this group is for.

  1. 1Complete each step, then write the final answer.
    −8−7−6−5−4−3−2−101−6−2
    Both numbers are left of 0.

    Compare −6 and −2. Use < or >.

    1. 1Which number is farther left on the number line?
    2. 2Which number is greater?
    3. 3Which symbol goes in −6 ___ −2?
    Final answer:
  2. 2Complete each step, then write the final answer.
    −10−8−6−4−2024−8−14
    Read the points from left to right.

    Order from least to greatest: −1, 4, −8.

    1. 1Which number is farthest left? That is the least.
    2. 2Which number comes next, moving right?
    3. 3Which number is greatest?
    Final answer:
  3. 3Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Which is greater: −3 or 1?

    Show your work

    Hint One number is left of 0 and one is right of 0.

    Final answer:
  4. 4Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Which is less: −12 or −15?

    Show your work

    Hint Both are negative. Which one is farther left of 0?

    Final answer:
  5. 5Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    At 6 a.m. the temperature was −11°F. At noon it was −4°F. Which temperature was colder?

    Show your work

    Hint Colder means less. Which temperature is farther left on a number line?

    Final answer:
  6. 6Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Max writes −10 > −2 because 10 > 2. Which symbol should go in −10 ___ −2?

    Show your work

    Hint Put −10 and −2 on a number line. Which one is farther left?

    Final answer:

Explain your thinkingMax thought −10 > −2 because 10 > 2. Why is −10 less? Use the number line in your answer.

Sentence starter −10 is less than −2 because on the number line ___. · For negative numbers, the one farther from 0 is ___.

3-Point Exit Checklist: ☐ 1. Units & Labels Verified ☐ 2. Mathematical Reasoning Stated ☐ 3. Calculations Double-Checked
How did it go? ☐ 4 · I can teach it☐ 3 · I've got it☐ 2 · I need a hint☐ 1 · I need help