Exit Ticket: Ordering Integers on a Number Line

When you learn to order integers on a number line, you’re building a skill that makes all future math easier to understand. This exit ticket helps you check how confidently you can place positive and negative numbers in the correct order. As you complete each quick task, you’ll show how well you understand the direction and spacing of integers.

You’ll begin by reviewing how the number line works—numbers increase as you move right and decrease as you move left. This understanding helps you compare integers quickly, even when both values are negative. By practicing this visual model, you strengthen your ability to judge which numbers are greater or smaller with ease.

As you move into the activities, you’ll order sets of integers from least to greatest and greatest to least. You’ll think about what each number represents and how it fits on the number line. This step trains you to look past the sign and focus on the number’s distance from zero, which is key for absolute-value thinking in later math.