Comparing Numbers Up to Hundred Thousands

This video tutorial teaches how to compare numbers using a place value chart. It explains the importance of understanding place value to determine the value of digits in a number. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to comparing two numbers, 54896 and 54814, by examining each digit from the highest place value to the lowest. It also covers the use of comparison symbols like greater than, less than, and equal to, and introduces a mnemonic device using alligators to help remember which symbol to use. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key points covered.

What is the essential question discussed in the video?

• How can numbers be divided?

• How can numbers be subtracted?

• How can numbers be compared?

• How can numbers be added?

What tool is used to find the value of a digit in a number?

• Place value chart

• Number line

• Fraction chart

• Multiplication table

In the number 700,000, what is the value of the digit 7?

• 700,000

• 7

• 70

• 700

What is the first step in comparing two numbers using a place value chart?

• Subtract the smaller number from the larger number

• Add the numbers together

• Write both numbers in the place value chart

• Look at the digits in the smallest place value

When comparing the numbers 54896 and 54814, which place value do we start with?

• Ten thousands place

• Thousands place

• Hundreds place

• Units place

If two numbers have the same digit in the ten thousands place, which place value do we compare next?

• Units place

• Hundreds place

• Thousands place

• Hundred thousands place

In the comparison of 54896 and 54814, which digit determines that 54814 is greater?

• 4 in the thousands place

• 5 in the ten thousands place

• 6 in the units place

• 1 in the hundreds place

Which symbol represents 'greater than'?

• =

• <

• >

• ≠

How can you remember which symbol to use for 'greater than' and 'less than'?

• Think of them as hungry alligators wanting to eat the bigger number

• Think of them as arrows pointing to the smaller number

• Think of them as equal signs with a twist

• Think of them as multiplication signs

What is the correct comparison for the numbers 54896 and 54814?

• 54896 ≠ 54814

• 54896 = 54814

• 54896 < 54814

• 54896 > 54814