Smallest and Largest Value

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is organized into two main sections for students to practice identifying the smallest and largest mixed numbers within a set. The first section presents ten groups of mixed numbers, and students are instructed to compare the numbers within each set and circle the smallest one. The second section also contains ten groups of mixed numbers, with the task being to identify and circle the largest number in each set. The worksheet is designed to engage students in comparative analysis across a range of mixed number values, enhancing their understanding of numerical order.

The worksheet is intended to teach students how to compare mixed numbers-a key skill in understanding fractions and quantities. In the first part, circling the smallest mixed number requires students to evaluate the size of both the whole number and the fractional parts. Conversely, the second part focuses on identifying the largest number, which not only reinforces the concept of magnitude but also requires attention to detail and critical thinking. Through these exercises, students develop a stronger sense of number size, improve their ability to estimate and compare fractions, and become more adept at ordering numbers—a foundational skill in mathematics.