6.7.03 Comparing Positive and Negative Numbers

Let’s compare
numbers on the
number line.

Today’s Goals

❏ I can explain how to use the positions of numbers on

a number line to compare them.

❏ I can explain what a rational number is.
❏ I can use inequalities to compare positive and

negative numbers.

Which One Doesn’t Belong:
Inequalities

Warm Up

● Think quietly about which one doesn’t

belong (1 min)

● Share your thinking with your group (2-3 min)

Comparing Temperatures

Activity 1
MLR7: Compare & Connect

Work quietly
on the task
(5-6 min)

Let’s Talk About It

Rational Numbers on a
Number Line

Activity 2

●MLR2: Collect and Display

Work
quietly on
the task
(10 min)

Let’s Talk About It

True or False?

sign

The sign of any number
other than 0 is either
positive or negative.

For example, the sign of 6 is
positive. The sign of -6 is
negative. Zero does not
have a sign, because it is
not positive or negative.

Lesson Synthesis

●What is the sign of A? B? C? Which number is closest to 0?

●Is A greater than B? How can we write an inequality statement comparing A
and B?

●Is A less than C? How can we write an inequality statement comparing A and
C?

●Is B equal to C? Write a statement that correctly compares B and C. If we plot
two numbers on the number line, how can we tell which one is greater?

Making More Comparisons

Cool Down