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Grade 6 Unit 5 Lesson 24 P SJ
Procedural Lesson
Grade 6 · Unit 5 · Lesson 24
MC: 6.EE.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: Graph the inequality on a number line.
1. A savings account balance is now more than $450.
Write the inequality and then graph it on a number line.
2.
m
> -1
MP4: What does the number line help you see?
MP6: What symbols are important in this problem?
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Directions: Graph the inequality on a number line.
1.
x
> -4
2. You must be taller than 4 ft to ride the rollercoaster.
Write the inequality and then graph it on a number line.
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Name: ____________________________
Date: ______________________________
2. The perimeter of a square is more than 20 cm. What could be the length
of each side?
Write the inequality and graph it on a number line.
3. The building is more than 50 ft tall.
Write the inequality and graph it on a number line.
Directions: Graph the inequality on a number line.
1. You must weigh less than 250 lbs to go on the zipline.
Write the inequality and graph it on a number line.
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4.
h
> -5
5. Everything in the store costs less than $10.
Write the inequality and graph it on a number line.
6.
p
< 3
1
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2
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1. Write the inequality that is graphed. Then write a situation that describes
the inequality.
2. Write the inequality that is graphed. Then write a situation that describes
the inequality.
Extension Activity
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MP4: Apply mathematics in everyday life.
Explain the difference between drawing a closed point or an open point
when graphing inequalities. Explain how to determine whether to draw
your arrow (or line segment) to the left or right from the point. Give
examples to prove your reasoning.
Directions: Read and solve each problem.
25 26
27
28 29
0 1
2 3 4
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Recap today’s lesson with one or more of the following questions:
MP4: What does the number line help you see?
MP6: What symbols were important in this problem?
Reaching Consensus
*MP3: Do you agree/disagree with what said?
Student Presentations
*MP6: How do you know your answers are correct/reasonable?
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