Ordering Numbers

Explanation with example for the task type zahlen_ordnen.

Put the numbers in the right order!
From small to big: The smallest number comes first.
Example: 5, 2, 8 becomes 2, 5, 8
Sort the numbers from small to big.

Example

5282<5<8

What does this exercise practice?

This exercise strengthens the understanding of number order and teaches comparing numbers systematically, an important basis for later size comparisons.

Common pitfalls

Children sometimes sort by the order in the workbook instead of by value. It helps to write the numbers on little cards and physically rearrange them.

How to practice at home

Look at price tags while shopping: what is the cheapest, what is the most expensive? Lay the products in a row and order them.

Related: Compare, Number line

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