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ASCENDING AND DESCENDING ORDER
Ascending Order
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arranged from smallest to largest
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increasing
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is also used for putting words into alphabetical order, from A to Z
Ascending Order | Maths Concept For Kids | Grade 1 | Periwinkle
Descending Order
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arranged from largest to smallest
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decreasing
Descending Order | Maths Concept For Kids | Grade 1 | Periwinkle
Example:
Have students cut straws into 10 pieces. Let them arrange 5 of these pieces in ascending order. The other 5 need to be arranged in descending order. Tape or glue the straw pieces to the paper. Students then use a ruler to measure the length of each straw. Record the lengths under each straw.
Ascending Order
Descending Order
Apply what you learn!
Caterpillar Ordering
Caterpillar Ordering is an interactive ordering and sequencing numbers game, which would complement a mini beasts topic in the classroom.
The drag and drop activity help children to order numbers, beginning at a basic level and progressing to more challenging exercises.
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