Lesson 6: Comparing Numbers

Front

What does it mean to compare numbers?

Back

To determine whether a number is smaller, greater, or equal to another number according to its values.

Front

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

Back

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Front

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

Back

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Front

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

Back

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Front

Compare these numbers: 9,984 _ 9,974

Back

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Front

Compare these numbers: 5,134 _ 6,134

Back

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Front

Compare these numbers: 984 _ 891

Back

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Front

Is comparing numbers important for building number sense? (TRUE/FALSE)

Back

TRUE

Front

What is number sense?

Back

The ability to recognize a number, its value, and its relationship with other numbers.

Front

If 7 is greater than 5, how do we write this using symbols?

Back

7 > 5