Comparing Money Values in Second Grade Math

The video tutorial explains how to compare money values using symbols like greater than, less than, and equal to. It introduces the concept with the alligator analogy, which helps in understanding which number is greater. The tutorial provides examples of comparing numbers and sets of coins, emphasizing the importance of starting with the largest value. It also reviews math sentences to reinforce the use of comparison symbols.

Which symbol is used when comparing two values where the first is larger?

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Which symbol would you use to compare two numbers where the first is smaller?

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If comparing 14 and 17, which symbol correctly represents their relationship?

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In the comparison of 29 and 23, which is the correct symbol to use?

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What symbol represents the relationship between 356 and 365?

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When comparing 276 and 267, which comparison symbol is appropriate?

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If the first set of coins totals 40 cents and the second set totals 39 cents, which symbol should be used?

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When two sets of coins both total 50 cents, which symbol correctly describes their relationship?

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In a comparison where the first set is worth one dollar and two cents and the second set 89 cents, which symbol is correct?

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What is the correct symbol to use when comparing one dollar and one cent to one dollar and three cents?

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