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Order

Definition Of Order

Arranging the things or numbers in a well-defined manner is called Ordering.

More About Order

Numbers are arranged in ascending or descending order.

Example of Order

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Video Examples: Order

Solved Example on Order

Ques: Which list shows the numbers 68, 239, 294, 141 ordered from the greatest to the least?

Choices:

A. 294, 239, 141, 68
B. 68, 141, 239, 294
C. 68, 239, 294, 141
D. 141, 239, 294, 68
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1: Compare the numbers.
294 > 239 > 141 > 68
Step 2: So, the list that shows the given numbers ordered from the greatest to the least is 294, 239, 141, 68.

Quick Summary

  • Ordering is arranging items in a specific sequence.
  • Ascending order means from smallest to largest.
  • Descending order means from largest to smallest.
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🍎 Teacher Insights

Use visual aids like number lines or blocks to help students understand the concept of ordering. Start with small sets of numbers and gradually increase the complexity.

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Counting
  • Number Recognition
  • Comparison Operators (<, >)

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: Which list is in ascending order?

Q2: Which list is in descending order?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is ascending order?
A: Ascending order is when you arrange numbers from the smallest to the largest.

Q: What is descending order?
A: Descending order is when you arrange numbers from the largest to the smallest.

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