Comparing and Ordering Numbers for Grade 2

What is the first step in comparing two three-digit numbers?

• Compare the digits randomly

• Compare the tens place

• Compare the ones place

• Compare the hundreds place

If the hundreds place digits are the same, what is the next step in comparing numbers?

• Compare the tens place

• Compare the digits randomly

• Compare the hundreds place again

• Compare the ones place

Which number is greater: 372 or 212?

• 372

• Cannot be determined

• 212

• Both are equal

What sign is used to show that one number is greater than another?

• Equal sign

• Plus sign

• Greater than sign

• Less than sign

Which number is smaller: 543 or 548?

• Cannot be determined

• 543

• 548

• Both are equal

What does it mean to arrange numbers in ascending order?

• From greatest to smallest

• From smallest to greatest

• In random order

• In alphabetical order

What is the smallest number among 460, 640, and 406?

• 460

• 640

• 406

• Cannot be determined

How do you arrange numbers in descending order?

• In alphabetical order

• From smallest to greatest

• From greatest to smallest

• In random order

What is the correct ascending order for the numbers 235, 568, and 484?

• 568, 484, 235

• 484, 235, 568

• 235, 484, 568

• 235, 568, 484

What is the correct descending order for the numbers 235, 568, and 484?

• 484, 568, 235

• 568, 484, 235

• 568, 235, 484

• 235, 484, 568