Comparing Numbers: Greater, Less, and Equal

Mr. Buffington's lesson focuses on comparing numbers using place values and symbols. He explains how numbers farther to the left are larger and demonstrates this with whole numbers and decimals. The lesson also covers the use of less than, greater than, and equal to symbols, providing examples and practice opportunities for students to apply these concepts.

What will be covered in this lesson?

• Geometry

• Multiplication and Division

• Comparing Numbers

• Addition and Subtraction

If a number is farther to the left, it is generally:

• Equal

• None of the above

• Smaller

• Larger

Which number is greater: 500 or 200?

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

• 200

• 500

In the number 301,000, which place value makes it larger than 300?

• Hundreds

• Units

• Tens

• Thousands

Which is greater: 0.10 or 0.01?

• 0.10

• They are equal

• 0.01

• Cannot be determined

What does the less than symbol (<) mean?

• None of the above

• The numbers are equal

• The number on the left is less

• The number on the left is greater

Which symbol represents 'greater than'?

• =

• <

• None of the above

• >

How would you read the following: 5 < 9?

• 5 is equal to 9

• 5 is less than 9

• None of the above

• 5 is greater than 9

Which number is larger: 60.3 or 60.5?

• 60.3

• Cannot be determined

• 60.5

• They are equal

What is the correct symbol to use for 15 = 15?

• None of the above

• =

• >

• <