Comparing and Ordering Numbers
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Comparing and Ordering Numbers — Free MYP1 Mathematics Practice Questions

1QuestionInequalities and SymbolsConcept Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion A
A balance scale has 5 kg on the left side and 3 kg on the right side. The left side tips down.
a
State which side is heavier. [1]
b
Write the correct symbol (<< or >>) to complete the statement below. [1]

5 kg ‾ 3 kg5 \text{ kg} \ \underline{\hspace{1cm}} \ 3 \text{ kg}
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2QuestionOrdering Positive and Negative NumbersAssessment Practice
5 marks~8 minCriterion C
The table shows the high and low temperatures (°C) for one week.

DayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
High (°C)52−13−304
Low (°C)−2−4−6−1−7−31
a
List all 14 temperatures in order from lowest to highest. [2]
b
Identify the coldest day and state its high temperature. [1]
c
A student says: "The coldest day had a high temperature lower than the coldest low temperature of the week." Describe whether this claim is correct, and explain why. [2]

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3QuestionRounding Numbers to Nearest 10 100 1000Concept Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion D
A teacher is buying packets of crisps for a class party. There are 28 students in the class.
a
State the number of students rounded to the nearest ten. [1]
b
Describe whether this rounded number is an overestimate or an underestimate, and explain why this helps the teacher buy enough crisps for everyone. [1]
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4QuestionOrdering Positive and Negative NumbersConcept Practice
3 marks~5 minCriterion B
A thermometer shows these temperatures on a cold winter day:

Top: 7°C7°C — Upper middle: 3°C3°C — Middle: 0°C0°C — Lower middle: −2°C-2°C — Bottom: −5°C-5°C
a
Identify the coldest temperature shown on the thermometer. [1]
b
Identify the warmest temperature shown on the thermometer. [1]
c
Describe the relationship between a temperature's position on the thermometer and its value. [1]
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