Copyright © Swun Math Grade 6 Unit 5 Lesson 23 C SJ
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Conceptual Lesson
Grade 6 · Unit 5 · Lesson 23
MC: 6.EE.8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Steps:
1. Read and identify what the question is
asking.
2. Draw a number line.
3. Identify the starting point (and ending
point when necessary).
4. Draw an open or closed point.
5. Draw an arrow (or a line segment) to
show all possible solutions.
Vocabulary Notes
Inequality: math statement comparing two
unequal values
Integer: any positive or negative whole number
Rational number: any positive or negative
integer, decimal or fraction
Infinite: limitless, endless
Closed
Point
(includes
the value)
0 1 2 3 4 5
Open Point
(does not
include the
value)
1 2
0
< less than, fewer than
> greater than, more than
n
> 1
n
does not include 1
n
≥ 0
n
includes 0
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Directions: Write and graph the inequality on a number line.
1. The building is more than 35 ft tall.
2. Mary spent less than $15 at the arcade.
3.
w
< -15
Copyright © Swun Math Grade 6 Unit 5 Lesson 23 C SJ
Directions: Graph the inequality on a number line.
1.
q
> 5
2. She reads for less than 35 minutes.
Copyright © Swun Math Grade 6 Unit 5 Lesson 23 C SJ
Recap today’s lesson with one or more of the following questions:
MP3: Did the model you tried work? Why or why not?
MP4: How does the model help you create the equation?