LibGuides: Copy of DIY Maths: Ordering negative numbers

ORDERING NEGATIVE NUMBERS

In this module, you can study how to put negative numbers in order from least to greatest.

-143 is SMALLER than -2!

Study and practice

Play a number-ordering game
After you open the above link, choose "Ascending -10 to 10" at the bottom of the lefthand column. This will load a game that lets you order negative and positive integers along a number line.
Study ordering negative numbers
This online study guide at cimt.plymouth.ac.uk features many interactive questions, so you can try out the theory you've just studied.
Download a negative number ordering worksheet
Download and print this worksheet to practice ordering negative and positive numbers. Answers included!

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