Understanding Comparison Symbols

Which symbol would you use to show that 7 is more than 4?

• Less than symbol

• Greater than symbol

• Equal to symbol

• Plus symbol

If you have 2 candies and your friend has 3, which symbol represents this comparison?

• Minus symbol

• Greater than symbol

• Equal to symbol

• Less than symbol

What strategy can help you remember which way the less than and greater than symbols face?

• Think of a lion's roar

• Picture a bird's beak

• Visualize a snake's tongue

• Imagine a crocodile's mouth

When comparing 4 bananas on one side and 4 on the other, which symbol should be used?

• Multiplication symbol

• Equal to symbol

• Less than symbol

• Greater than symbol

What does the equal to symbol signify in a number comparison?

• Both numbers are the same

• One number is smaller

• One number is larger

• One number is negative