3rd Grade Ordering & Comparing Numbers

Front

What does the symbol '<' mean in comparing numbers?

Back

It means 'less than'. For example, 23 < 32 means 23 is less than 32.

Front

What does the symbol '>' mean in comparing numbers?

Back

It means 'greater than'. For example, 734 > 714 means 734 is greater than 714.

Front

What does the symbol '=' mean in comparing numbers?

Back

It means 'equal to'. For example, 5 = 5 means both sides are equal.

Front

How do you order numbers from least to greatest?

Back

You arrange the numbers starting from the smallest to the largest.

Front

What is the smallest number among 888, 999, and 777?

Back

777 is the smallest number.

Front

If 98 ____ 99, which symbol fits?

Back

< (98 is less than 99).

Front

If 734 ____ 714, which symbol fits?

Back

> (734 is greater than 714).

Front

What is the first step in comparing two numbers?

Back

Look at the leftmost digits to see which is larger.

Front

What is the second step in comparing two numbers if the leftmost digits are the same?

Back

Move to the next digit to the right and compare those.

Front

How do you know if two numbers are equal?

Back

Both numbers must have the same value.