Comparing and Ordering Numbers for 3rd Graders

What is the first step in comparing and ordering numbers?

• Drawing a number line

• Writing the numbers in words

• Using a calculator

• Making a place value chart

When comparing 35,6198 and 35,6189, which place value helped determine the larger number?

• Thousands place

• Tens place

• Hundreds place

• Ones place

In the comparison of 35,6198 and 35,6189, what is the correct comparison result?

• 35,6198 is less than 35,6189

• 35,6198 is equal to 35,6189

• 35,6198 is greater than 35,6189

• 35,6198 is not comparable to 35,6189

What is the first step after creating the place value chart for comparing numbers?

• Labeling the columns

• Filling in the numbers

• Comparing the numbers

• Drawing a rectangle

In the comparison of 12116 and 121249, which place value showed a difference?

• Ones place

• Tens place

• Hundreds place

• Thousands place

What is the correct comparison result for 12116 and 121249?

• 12116 is not comparable to 121249

• 12116 is less than 121249

• 12116 is equal to 121249

• 12116 is greater than 121249

When comparing more than two numbers, what is the first step?

• Comparing the smallest place value

• Drawing a number line

• Writing the numbers in words

• Creating a place value chart

In the comparison of multiple numbers, which number was identified as the smallest?

• The number with the smallest digit in the thousands place

• The number with the smallest digit in the hundreds place

• The number with the smallest digit in the tens place

• The number with the smallest digit in the ones place

What is the key takeaway for comparing and ordering numbers?

• Always use a calculator

• Always write the numbers in words

• Always use a number line

• Always use a place value chart

What should you do if the digits in the largest place value are equal when comparing numbers?

• Move to the next largest place value

• Stop comparing

• Use a calculator

• Write the numbers in words