Which Integer Has the Greatest Value?

Which Integer Has the Greatest Value? is a Grade 6 whole-class activity for comparing and ordering positive and negative integers. Students begin with a number line, compare pairs such as -300 and 50 or -25 and 5, then write the corresponding inequality statements. Once the visual support is removed, they order larger sets from least to greatest.

Use it when students are learning that a negative number with a larger absolute value is actually farther left and therefore smaller. Moving from the number line to unsupported comparisons provides a clear progression. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate teacher-ready lesson support for Which Integer Has the Greatest Value? No credit card is required, with 3 lifetime lesson generations.