S
ay each integer aloud or to yourself.
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P
oint to each integer and look
for negative signs.
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Check
for & circle negative integers by looking for the "-" symbol.
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Integers
that are positive will likely not have a sign.
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I dentify
whether each integer is positive or negative.
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E valuate
the value of each integer using the Rules of Value.
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Rules of Value
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Rule #1 (positive # &
negative #) - positive integer is always greater in
value.
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Rule #2 (all positive
#'s) - integer that is farther from zero on a number
line is of greater value.
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Rule #3 (all negative
#'s) - integer closest to zero on a number line is of
greater value.
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S elect
integer of greatest value.
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Use Gator picture cue
.
- Think of "<" and ">" signs as
the mouth of an alligator or shark - it has to open its
mouth wider for the "bigger" integer.
- For
Example
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