Page 1 - Ordering and Comparing Negative Numbers
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SAI International School
Class- III
LN- Ordering and Comparing Negative Numbers
Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
• Understand what negative numbers are and where they are used in real life.
• Identify and read negative numbers on a number line.
• Compare negative numbers using mathematical symbols: <, >, and =.
• Use number lines to visualize and solve problems involving negative numbers.
What Are Negative Numbers?
• Negative numbers are less than 0.
• They have a minus sign (-) in front.
• Example: -12, -25, -38
Where Do We Use Negative Numbers?
• Weather: -20°C is colder than -5°C
• Depth: A fish is at -30 meters below sea level
• Games or points: Losing points like -15
How to Compare Negative Numbers
• A number that is more negative is smaller.
• Think of it as further below zero on the number line.
Example:
• Which is greater: -28 or -15?
Answer: -15 is greater
• Which is smaller: -10 or -40?
Answer: -40 is smaller
Use a Number Line to Help!
Here’s a simple number line with negative numbers:
