Comparing Numbers

Front

What does it mean to compare numbers?

Back

To compare numbers means to see which number is greater, which is smaller, or if they are equal.

Front

What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

Back

>

Front

What is the symbol for 'less than'?

Back

<

Front

What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

Back

=

Front

If you have 3 apples and 5 apples, which is more?

Back

5 apples is more than 3 apples.

Front

If you have 7 candies and 2 candies, which is less?

Back

2 candies is less than 7 candies.

Front

What number is greater: 4 or 6?

Back

6 is greater than 4.

Front

What number is less: 1 or 3?

Back

1 is less than 3.

Front

If two numbers are equal, what does that mean?

Back

It means they have the same value.

Front

How do you show that 8 is equal to 8?

Back

You can write 8 = 8.