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GCSE Mathematics · key term
Arranging values from smallest to largest.
Used by AQA, Edexcel and OCR
Specification N1 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
Revise: Ordering NumbersAscending order runs from smallest to largest, while descending order runs from largest to smallest. Before ordering a list, identify which direction the question requires.
Specification N1 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
Specification 2.04a · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Foundation), Paper 4 (Higher), Paper 5 (Higher), Paper 6 (Higher)
An arrangement from the smallest value to the largest value.
Revise: Ordering ValuesAscending order runs from smallest to largest, whereas descending order runs from largest to smallest.
Check whether the question asks for ascending order (smallest first) or descending order (largest first).
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