Mathematics 6

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Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest Park
Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila

MATHEMATICS 6

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Quarter 2 Week 7 Module 13

Most Essential Learning Competency:
Compares integers with other numbers
such as whole numbers, fractions, and
decimals. M6NS- IIg-152

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HOW TO USE THIS MODULE?

Before you start with this module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will
disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to
successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the instructions indicated in every page of this
module.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing
enhances learning, that is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer
key card.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

PARTS OF THE MODULE

• Expectations - These are the things that you need to know or learn
after completing the lessons in the module.
• Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts
to be mastered throughout the lesson.
• Looking Back to your Lesson - This section will measure what
learnings and skills did you understand from the previous lesson.
• Brief Introduction- This section will give you an overview of the
lesson.
• Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform with a partner.
• Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and
applications of the lessons.
• Check your Understanding - It will verify how you learned from
the lesson.
• Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from the
entire module

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LESSON
Comparing Integers

EXPECTATIONS

You will compare integers with other numbers such as whole numbers, fractions,
and decimals.
Specifically, this module will help you to:
• define the meaning of integers;
• understand which integer is greater or lesser; and
• answer the questions with symbols like <, > or =.

Pre-test

Read the questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct

answer.

1. Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, <, or =

-3.5 ________ -1.5
A. > B. < C. = D. ≥

2. Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, <, or =

-6/8 ________ -8/10
A. > B. < C. = D. ≤

3. Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, <, or =

-1 ________ 1
A. > B. < C. = D. ≤

4. A number greater than zero.

A. Positive B. Negative C. Integer D. none of
these

5. What symbol will be used in the blank to make the statement correct? -1 ___ 0
A. > B. < C. = D. ≤

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Looking Back to Your Lesson

In this lesson, we will learn about comparing integers. We'll also take a
look at a few examples of comparing integers with other whole numbers, fractions
and decimals.

Review: Compare the following. Use <,> or =.

1 1
1. 21 __ 60 3. 8.9 __ 0.89 5. 2 __ 4
2. 62 __ 88 4. 5.23__ 5.2

Brief Introduction:

We can use a number line to compare integers.

Negative Integers Positive Integers

Number line

As numbers move to the right of 0, numbers get bigger. So, if the numbers
are positive, the smaller number is the one nearer to 0.

As numbers move to the left of 0, numbers get smaller. So, if the numbers
are negative, the bigger number is the one closer to zero

Things to remember:

A Positive integer is ALWAYS greater than negative integer.

Example:
Compare 4 and -3

4 > -3
4 is a positive integer, so 4 is greater than -3

In comparing two negative integers, the integer closer to zero is ALWAYS

greater.
Example:
Compare -5 and -2

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-2 is bigger than -5 because it is closer to 0

-2 > -5

In comparing two positive integers, the integer closer to zero is ALWAYS lesser.
Example:
Compare 9 and 4

Since we are comparing two positive integers here, the smaller number is the
one nearer to 0.
9>4

Zero is ALWAYS greater than negative integers.

Example:
Compare 0 and -5.

0 > -5

Zero is ALWAYS less than positive integers.

Example:
Compare 0 and 5.

0<5

When comparing fractions, use the following steps:

1. Write the given rational numbers with positive denominators.

2. Look for the LCM of the denominators.
3. Make the denominators equal using LCM.
4. Compare the numerators and give then proper inequality sign.

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Some examples:
2 1
1. Which of and (- 3) is greater?
5

With this example, one fraction is positive and other is negative. And we know
that positive numbers are always greater than the negative numbers.
2 1
So, > (- 3)
5

4 1
2. Which of the two fractions and is greater?
7 5

4 1
The denominators of 7 and 5 are positive and different. So find the LCM of 7 and
5, which is 35.
4 4𝑥5 20
= 7 𝑥 5 = 35
7

1 1𝑥7 7
= 5 𝑥 7 = 35
5

20 7 4 1
From the above its clear that 35 > . So, 7 > 5.
35

Comparing decimals are just like comparing fractions. Just like fractions are a part of a
whole, decimals are a part of a whole too. That’s why, a negative decimal is ALWAYS
lesser than the positive decimal. When you have two negative decimals, the one nearer
to zero is always greater. The farther a negative decimal is from zero, the smaller its
value.

Examples:

0.54 ____ -0.81

A negative number is always lesser than a positive number. Same with decimals and
fractions.
0.54 > -0.81

-0.92 ____ -0.65

Since we have two negative decimals here, the smaller the number the closer it is to
zero.

-0.92 < -0.65

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Activity #1
Compare each pair of values using <, > or =.

1. -0.17 ____ -0.26

2. -0.22 ____ 0.97

3. 8 ____ 10

4. -17 ____ -28

5. 66 ____ -88

1 8
6. –––– − 10
5

1 1
7. − 4 –––– – 2

8. −51 ––– −11

3
9. − 4 –––––––– − 0.75

1
10. − 4 –––––––– − 0.25

Activity # 2
Encircle the number that has a greater value.
2 1
1. -12 or 18 6. - 3 or - 3
1 2
2. -2.4 or 1.8 7. - 9 or - 9

3. 1.3 or 0.7 8. 0 or -25

4. -9.5 or 0 9. -0.85 or -0.75
10 10
5. -76 or -59 10. - 11 or 11

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Activity # 3

Encircle the number that has a lesser value.

3 5
1. -10 or -12 6. 7 or 9
1 1
2. 25 or -30 7. 2 or 20

3. 100 or 200 8. -0.50 or -0.51

4. -8 or 0 9. -0.35 or 0.28
6 4
5. or - 6 10. 0.375 or 0.37
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Remember

In comparing integers with other numbers such as whole

numbers, fractions, and decimals:

1. The positive integer with the larger number is greater.

2. In a positive and a negative integer, the positive integer is greater.
3. The negative integer with the smaller number is greater.

Check Your Understanding

Read the questions/situations carefully. Encircle the letter of the

correct answer.
1. Which integer is bigger, -8 or -11?
A. -8 B. -11 C. They are equal. D. None of these
2. Which number is smaller, -2 or 9?
A. -2 B. 9 C. They are equal. D. None of these

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3. On a number line, the number furthest to the left has the ________ value.
A. greatest C. equivalent
B. least D. number

4. On a number line, the number furthest to the right has the ________ value.
A. greatest C. equivalent
B. least D. number
1 1
5. Which is greater, - 3 or 4
1 1
A. - 3 B. 4 C. They are equal. D. None of these

Post-test

Read the questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct

answer.

1. Which of the following number lines is set up correctly?

A. C.

B. D.

2. Which of the following shows the right comparison of the two numbers?
A. 7 < 1 B. -8 > -2 C. 11 = 12 D. 30 > 7

3. A number less than zero

A. Positive B. Negative C. Opposite D. zero

4. A number greater than zero.

A. Positive B. Negative C. Integer D. zero

5. What symbol should be placed in the blank? -1.75 __ 0.75

A. > B. < C. = D.

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WORKSHEET
Reflective : 152
NumberSheet
Learning

NAME: ___________________________ GRADE: _____ SECTION: _____ SCORE: _____

Name of Teacher: __________________________ SCHOOL: __________________

Objective: Compare integers with whole numbers such M6NS-IIg-152

as whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
Learni

Directions: Study the given examples carefully, then write your own
Activity
conclusion and example on the given spaces below.

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3

𝟑 𝟑
-5 < 0 + > -1 - 8.2 < 0.25
Because -5 is 5 steps 𝟒 𝟒
3 because 8.2 is negative
to the left of 0 because is positive
4
1 > -3 +12.01 > - 0.816
< 0
𝟐
Because +1 is nearer -5 because 12.1 is positive
𝟓
to 0 than -3 2
because -5 is negative 0.7293 > - 75.3
15 > -20 5
Because 15 is a 𝟑 𝟏
- <+ because 0.7293 is
whole number and 𝟒 𝟐
positive
always greater than a because negative
negative integer integer lesser than
positive integer

My own conclusion

My own example

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Name: Grade and Section:

Teacher: School: Date:

Objective: Compares integers with decimals. M6NS-IIg-43.3

Learning Content: The farther the number from zero to the left; the smaller
the value. The farther the number from zero to the right; the greater is the
value.
Read:
Values on Circles
Star, who is an outstanding pupil in Mathematics, is being trained by
Teacher Rose for the upcoming Math Quiz Bee. On today’s review of comparing
integers with decimals, Teacher Rose has prepared a fun activity. “Star, you need
to put the lesser values on smaller circles, and the greater values on bigger
circles.”, Teacher Rose instructed. “That would be fun, Teacher. I’m excited!”, Star
said.

Analyze:
Directions: Read each question carefully then write the answer in the space
provided.
1. Who trains Star for the upcoming Math Quiz Bee?
2. What is their topic to be reviewed today?
3. What did the teacher give Star to help her with the review?
4. What are the lesser values that should be put on smaller circles?
Show your answers here.

5. What are the greater values that should be put on bigger circles?
Show your answers here.

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Management and Development Team of the Module

Schools Division Superintendent: Maria Magdalena M. Lim, CESO V

Chief Education Supervisor: Aida H. Rondilla
CID Education Program Supervisor: Remylinda T. Soriano
CID LR Supervisor: Lucky S. Carpio
CID LRMS Librarian II: Lady Hannah C. Gillo
CID LRMS PDO II: Albert James Macaraeg
Reviewer/Validators: Remylinda T. Soriano, EPS, Math
Teofilo R. Norombaba, PSDS

Editor: Nely D. Baylon

Writer/Illustrator: Leonilda A. Nardo

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