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GRADE 7 MATHEMATICS (7.1) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student represents and uses rational numbers in a variety of equivalent forms. The student is expected to: (A) compare and order integers and positive rational numbers.

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Mrs. Thomas was put on a health plan by her doctor. As part of the plan she must record her weight change each week for the next 5 weeks. The chart below shows her weight change each week. Week

Weight Change

1 2 3 4 5

-2 -4 +1 0 -1

  Order her weight changes from greatest loss to least loss.

  Order the week numbers from least loss to greatest loss.

1. What mathematical concepts and vocabulary do I need to know to be able to work this problem?

2. Will the Grade 7 Mathematics Formula Chart be helpful on this problem? Why or why not? 3. Will a picture or diagram be helpful on this problem? If so, how?

4. What problem-solving strategy or strategies will I use to help solve this problem? 5. Extension (7.13A): Between which two weeks was the change the greatest?

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