Comparing Numbers Through Place Value

This video tutorial explains how to compare numbers using symbols and place value. It introduces the concept with an alligator analogy to help understand which number is greater or lesser. The tutorial then demonstrates comparing three-digit numbers by examining their place values, followed by practice examples to reinforce the learning. The video concludes with a summary of the key points covered.

What does the symbol '>' represent?

• None of the above

• Greater than

• Less than

• Equal to

If two numbers have the same hundreds digit, what should you compare next?

• Ones place

• Tens place

• None, they are equal

• Thousands place

In the comparison of 356 and 328, which place value confirms that 356 is greater?

• Hundreds place

• Tens place

• Ones place

• All of the above

What is the value of five tens?

• 5

• 10

• 500

• 50

What is the correct symbol to show that 356 is greater than 328?

• None of the above

• 356 > 328

• 356 = 328

• 356 < 328

If the tens place has a higher value in one number compared to another, what does it imply?

• The first number is smaller

• The first number is larger

• Cannot determine

• Both numbers are equal

Why does the number 699 appear smaller than 802 when comparing the ones place?

• None of the above

• Because the hundreds place is more significant

• Because 9 is greater than 2

• Because 9 is less than 2

What should you do if the hundreds place of two numbers are the same?

• Compare the tens place

• The numbers are equal

• Compare the thousands place

• Stop comparing

In comparing 699 and 802, why is 802 considered greater?

• Because of the ones place

• All of the above

• Because of the tens place

• Because of the hundreds place

Which number is greater: 431 or 430?

• Both are equal

• Insufficient data

• 430

• 431