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Comparing Rational Numbers using Inequalities Task Cards Activity
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These Comparing Rational Numbers Task Cards consist of 28 task cards that can be used to practice comparing rational numbers with inequalities, finding the missing number on a number line, comparing which rational is closer to another, using the phrases "less than" and "greater than".

Task cards are excellent for classroom practice and have many flexible options for implementation including: stations, centers, scoot, and relay races. 

Students are able to practice and apply concepts with these comparing rational numbers task cards, while collaborating and having fun! Math can be fun and interactive!

Standards: CCSS (6.NS.7a) and TEKS (6.2c)

More details on what is included:

28 ready-to-print task cards that can be utilized in pairs or groups of 3-4 and any necessary recording sheets and answer keys.

  • 28 Task Cards: Comparing Rational Numbers
  • Recording Sheet
  • Teacher Directions
  • Answer Key

***Please download a preview to see sample pages and more information.***

How to use this resource:

  • Use as a whole group classroom activity
  • Use in a small group for additional remediation, tutoring, or enrichment
  • Use as an alternative homework or independent practice assignment
  • Incorporate within our Number System Unit to support the mastery of concepts and skills.

Time to Complete:

  • Most activities can be utilized within one class period. Performance tasks summarize the entire unit and may need 2-3 class periods. However, feel free to review the activities and select specific problems to meet your students’ needs and time specifications. There are multiple problems to practice the same concepts, so you can adjust as needed.

Looking for instructional materials? 

  • Check out the corresponding Number System Unit, which includes student handouts, independent practice, assessments, and answer keys.

More 6th Grade Activity Bundles:

Unit 1: Decimal Operations

Unit 2: Fraction Operations

Unit 3: Number System

Unit 4: Ratios Unit

Unit 5: Rates and Percents

Unit 6: Coordinate Plane

Unit 7: Expressions

Unit 8: Equations and Inequalities

Unit 9: Geometry
Unit 10: Statistics 

More 6th Grade Units:

Unit 1: Decimal Operations

Unit 2: Fraction Operations

Unit 3: Number System

Unit 4: Ratios Unit

Unit 5: Rates and Percents

Unit 6: Coordinate Plane

Unit 7: Expressions

Unit 8: Equations and Inequalities

Unit 9: Geometry
Unit 10: Statistics 

Looking for more helpful teaching tips, ideas, and support? Check out Maneuveringthemiddle.com and join our online FB community MTM VIPS! 

Try out a FREE math resource! Grab your freebie here!

Licensing: 

This file is a license for ONE teacher and their students. Please purchase the appropriate number of licenses if you plan to use this resource with your team. Thank you!

Customer Service:

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out for assistance.  We aim to provide quality resources to help teachers and students alike, so contact me before leaving feedback if you have a need. 

Maneuvering the Middle® Terms of Use

Products by Maneuvering the Middle®, LLC may be used by the purchaser for their classroom use only. This is a single classroom license only. All rights reserved. Resources may only be posted online in an LMS such as Google Classroom, Canvas, or Schoology. Students should be the only ones able to access the resources.  It is a copyright violation to upload the files to school/district servers or shared Google Drives. See more information on our terms of use here

If you are interested in a personalized quote for campus and district licenses, please click here

©Maneuvering the Middle® LLC, 2012-present

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Comparing Rational Numbers using Inequalities Task Cards Activity

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Description

These Comparing Rational Numbers Task Cards consist of 28 task cards that can be used to practice comparing rational numbers with inequalities, finding the missing number on a number line, comparing which rational is closer to another, using the phrases "less than" and "greater than".

Task cards are excellent for classroom practice and have many flexible options for implementation including: stations, centers, scoot, and relay races. 

Students are able to practice and apply concepts with these comparing rational numbers task cards, while collaborating and having fun! Math can be fun and interactive!

Standards: CCSS (6.NS.7a) and TEKS (6.2c)

More details on what is included:

28 ready-to-print task cards that can be utilized in pairs or groups of 3-4 and any necessary recording sheets and answer keys.

  • 28 Task Cards: Comparing Rational Numbers
  • Recording Sheet
  • Teacher Directions
  • Answer Key

***Please download a preview to see sample pages and more information.***

How to use this resource:

  • Use as a whole group classroom activity
  • Use in a small group for additional remediation, tutoring, or enrichment
  • Use as an alternative homework or independent practice assignment
  • Incorporate within our Number System Unit to support the mastery of concepts and skills.

Time to Complete:

  • Most activities can be utilized within one class period. Performance tasks summarize the entire unit and may need 2-3 class periods. However, feel free to review the activities and select specific problems to meet your students’ needs and time specifications. There are multiple problems to practice the same concepts, so you can adjust as needed.

Looking for instructional materials? 

  • Check out the corresponding Number System Unit, which includes student handouts, independent practice, assessments, and answer keys.

More 6th Grade Activity Bundles:

Unit 1: Decimal Operations

Unit 2: Fraction Operations

Unit 3: Number System

Unit 4: Ratios Unit

Unit 5: Rates and Percents

Unit 6: Coordinate Plane

Unit 7: Expressions

Unit 8: Equations and Inequalities

Unit 9: Geometry
Unit 10: Statistics 

More 6th Grade Units:

Unit 1: Decimal Operations

Unit 2: Fraction Operations

Unit 3: Number System

Unit 4: Ratios Unit

Unit 5: Rates and Percents

Unit 6: Coordinate Plane

Unit 7: Expressions

Unit 8: Equations and Inequalities

Unit 9: Geometry
Unit 10: Statistics 

Looking for more helpful teaching tips, ideas, and support? Check out Maneuveringthemiddle.com and join our online FB community MTM VIPS! 

Try out a FREE math resource! Grab your freebie here!

Licensing: 

This file is a license for ONE teacher and their students. Please purchase the appropriate number of licenses if you plan to use this resource with your team. Thank you!

Customer Service:

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out for assistance.  We aim to provide quality resources to help teachers and students alike, so contact me before leaving feedback if you have a need. 

Maneuvering the Middle® Terms of Use

Products by Maneuvering the Middle®, LLC may be used by the purchaser for their classroom use only. This is a single classroom license only. All rights reserved. Resources may only be posted online in an LMS such as Google Classroom, Canvas, or Schoology. Students should be the only ones able to access the resources.  It is a copyright violation to upload the files to school/district servers or shared Google Drives. See more information on our terms of use here

If you are interested in a personalized quote for campus and district licenses, please click here

©Maneuvering the Middle® LLC, 2012-present

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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May 6, 2025
This hands-on activity was engaging and fun for my students!
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Rated 4 out of 5
April 11, 2025
Fun activity, but students needed extra explanation for work and expectations. Good activity, will be sure to explain better next time.
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March 4, 2025
Thank you! Great resource!
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December 1, 2024
This resource was easy to prepare
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September 1, 2023
My students loved the variation of activities and how challenging the questions were.
Sheri O.
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Rated 5 out of 5
February 8, 2023
Great activity to review comparing and ordering rational numbers. The cards had varying levels of difficulties.
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Understand ordering and absolute value of rational numbers.
Interpret statements of inequality as statements about the relative position of two numbers on a number line diagram. For example, interpret -3 > -7 as a statement that -3 is located to the right of -7 on a number line oriented from left to right.
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