Lesson 6: Comparing Numbers

Front

What does it mean to compare numbers?

Back

To compare numbers means to determine which number is greater, less than, or equal to another number.

Front

What symbol do we use to show that one number is less than another?

Back

The symbol '<' is used to show that one number is less than another.

Front

What symbol do we use to show that one number is greater than another?

Back

The symbol '>' is used to show that one number is greater than another.

Front

What symbol do we use to show that two numbers are equal?

Back

The symbol '=' is used to show that two numbers are equal.

Front

Compare these numbers: 2 310 _ 3 210

Back

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Front

Compare these numbers: 725 _ 752

Back

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Front

Compare these numbers: 1 275 _ 1 257

Back

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Front

Compare these numbers: 105 _ 546

Back

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Front

True or False: Comparing numbers helps build a student's number sense.

Back

TRUE

Front

What is number sense?

Back

Number sense is the ability to recognize a number, its value, and its relationship with other numbers.