Comparing Numbers Using a Number Line

This lesson teaches how to compare numbers using a number line. It covers place value, math symbols for greater, less, and equal, and how to use a number line for counting and comparing numbers. The lesson also addresses common misunderstandings in reading numbers and applies these concepts to real-world problems, such as comparing student numbers in schools.

What does the digit '5' represent in the number 156?

• 5 hundreds

• 5 thousands

• 5 tens

• 5 ones

Which symbol would you use to show that 200 is larger than 156?

• <

• >

• =

• ≤

What is the correct way to read the number 239?

• Two hundred and thirty-nine

• Two hundred thirty-nine

• Two thirty-nine

• Two hundred and thirty and nine

What is a 'friendly number' on a number line?

• A number that ends in 5

• A number that ends in 0

• A number that is even

• A number that is odd

If 356 is placed on a number line, between which two hundreds would it fall?

• 500 and 600

• 400 and 500

• 300 and 400

• 200 and 300

Which number is greater: 500 or 575?

• 500

• 575

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

Which school has more students: Park School with 485 students or Webb School with 620 students?

• They have the same number of students

• Cannot be determined

• Park School

• Webb School