Put Numbers in Order (Up to 1,000)
π Let the race begin! Who came in first place? Who came in last? You have to organize an entire list of massive numbers.
Do this: Read the concept below, then try the quiz or activity.
Concept
Putting a giant list of numbers in order takes patience.
π― The Sorting Strategy: List: [450, 412, 608, 480] Order them from Least (Smallest) to Greatest (Biggest).
1. Find the absolute smallest: Look at all the Hundreds digits. (4, 4, 6, 4). The 6 is the biggest, so save that for last. 2. Break the Ties: We have three numbers starting with 4. Look at their Tens! * 450 (Has 5). * 412 (Has 1). * 480 (Has 8). 3. Sort the Ties: 412 is the smallest! Then 450. Then 480. 4. Final Order: 412, 450, 480, 608.
Always cross the numbers off the original list lightly with your pencil so you don't use the same number twice!
Try it
Sort the giant numbers!
Instructions: Put the numbers in order from LEAST to GREATEST!
List 1: [810, 805, 902, 850] * Step 1: Find the numbers with the 8 in the front. * Step 2: Compare their Tens! (1, 0, 5). * Order: _____, _____, _____, _____
List 2: [324, 150, 399, 205] * Step 1: Look at the Hundreds! Find the very smallest start. * Order: _____, _____, _____, _____
List 3 (Brain Bender!): [ 100, 99, 101 ] * Hint: 99 doesn't even HAVE a hundreds column! It is naturally the smallest. * Order: _____, _____, _____