Descending Order

Descending order is a way of arranging numbers from the largest to the smallest. When numbers are listed in descending order, they go from highest to lowest.

Example:

If we have the numbers 8, 3, 10, and 5, arranging them in descending order would give us 10, 8, 5, 3.

Steps to Arrange Numbers in Descending Order:

Write down the list of numbers that you want to arrange in descending order.
Compare the numbers and identify the largest number in the list.
Write down the largest number first.
Continue the process by identifying the next largest number and writing it down.
Repeat the process until all the numbers are arranged in descending order.

Practice Questions:

Arrange the following numbers in descending order: 17, 5, 12, 8, 20.

Solution:

The numbers in descending order are 20, 17, 12, 8, 5.

Key Points to Remember:

Descending order arranges numbers from the largest to the smallest.
It is helpful when comparing numbers or ranking items.
Practice is important to become proficient in arranging numbers in descending order.

◂Math Worksheets and Study Guides Fifth Grade. Ordering Fractions

Create And Print more Fractions worksheets with Comparing Fractions, Equivalent Fractions, and Simplifying Fractions

The resources above cover the following skills:

Number and Operations (NCTM)

Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers, and number systems.

Develop understanding of fractions as parts of unit wholes, as parts of a collection, as locations on number lines, and as divisions of whole numbers.

Use models, benchmarks, and equivalent forms to judge the size of fractions.

Algebra (NCTM)

Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships.

Model problem situations with objects and use representations such as graphs, tables, and equations to draw conclusions.