6th Grade · The Number System
Inequality
6.EE.B.8
Definition
A comparison of two values showing one is greater than or less than the other, using < or >.
Teach it
Where it is taught, with guided notes, practice, homework, an exit ticket and an interactive Teacher Deck.
Examples
- −3 < 2 and 5 > −1 are both inequalities.
- On a number line, smaller numbers are to the left.
Key rule
An open circle at the boundary points toward the larger number.
Memory hook
Not equal — one side is bigger.