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Classifying Numbers Worksheet

A worksheet for 5th graders to practice classifying numbers including whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers.

Grade 5 Math Number SenseClassifying Numbers
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.B.3CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.C.5CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.C.6

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Classifying Numbers

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to classify the numbers.

1. Which of the following is a whole number?

a

-5

b

0.5

c

10

d

1/4

2. Which number is an integer but NOT a whole number?

a

3

b

-7

c

0.25

d

1/2

3. A   number can be written as a fraction p/q, where p and q are integers and q is not zero.

4. The set of all whole numbers and their opposites are called  .

5. All whole numbers are also integers.

T

True

F

False

6. The number 0.75 is a rational number.

T

True

F

False

7. Give an example of a number that is a rational number but not an integer. Explain your answer.

8. Plot the following numbers on the number line: -3, 0, 2.5, 4

-5-3-10135

9. Use the words below to classify each number.

Whole Number
Integer
Rational Number

a. 7:

 

b. -12:

 

c. 3/4: