Find the order
Key Notes :
1. Understanding Order
- Order refers to the arrangement or sequence of objects, numbers, or events according to a specific rule.
- It’s important to recognize that different types of orders can exist, like ascending (smallest to largest), descending (largest to smallest), or alphabetical order.
2. Number Order
- Ascending Order: Arrange numbers from the smallest to the largest.
- Example: 2, 5, 8, 12
- Descending Order: Arrange numbers from the largest to the smallest.
- Example: 15, 10, 7, 3
3. Alphabetical Order
- When sorting words, arrange them from A to Z.
- Example: Apple, Banana, Cherry, Grape.
- If two words begin with the same letter, look at the second letter, then the third, and so on to decide their order.
4. Time Order
- Events can also be arranged in chronological order (in the order they happened).
- Example: First, you wake up. Then, you brush your teeth. After that, you have breakfast.
5. Steps for Ordering
- Step 1: Identify the type of order required (ascending, descending, alphabetical, etc.).
- Step 2: Compare the elements in the set.
- Step 3: Place the elements in the correct sequence.
6. Practice Examples
- Numbers: Arrange 7, 12, 4, 10 in ascending order.
- Words: Arrange the following in alphabetical order: Zebra, Apple, Mango, Orange.
- Events: Order the following events in chronological order: (a) Eat lunch, (b) Finish homework, (c) Go outside.
Learn with an example
1) Canyon City is larger than Ridge City. Mill City is not larger than Ridge City.
Which city is larger, Canyon City or Mill City?
- Canyon City
- Mill City
Use the story to put the cities in order.
Canyon City is larger than Ridge City.
Smaller | Larger |
Ridge City | Canyon City |
Mill City is not larger than Ridge City.
Smaller | Larger | |
Mill City | Ridge City | Canyon City |
Canyon City is larger.
2) Sadie scored more goals than Bob but fewer goals than Hector.
Who scored more goals, Bob or Hector?
- Bob
- Hector
Use the story to put the names in order.
Sadie scored more goals than Bob.
Fewer | More |
Bob | Sadie |
Sadie scored fewer goals than Hector.
Fewer | More | |
Bob | Sadie | Hector |
Hector scored more goals.
3) The white house is taller than the grey house but shorter than the red house.
Which house is the shortest?
- the white house
- the grey house
- the red house
Use the story to put the houses in order.
The white house is taller than the grey house.
Shorter | Taller |
grey house | white house |
The white house is shorter than the red house.
Shorter | Taller | |
grey house | white house | red house |
The grey house is the shortest.
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