Comparing Numbers with Base-Ten Blocks

In this video, Miss Brilliantly reviews counting tens and ones, modeling numbers with blocks, and comparing numbers using greater than, less than, and equal to symbols. The lesson includes practical examples and a fun alligator song to help first graders understand these concepts.

How many tens are in the number 65?

• 5 tens

• 6 tens

• 7 tens

• 8 tens

If a number has 3 in the tens place and 4 in the ones place, what is the number?

• 24

• 34

• 14

• 43

How many ones are in the number 53?

• 5 ones

• 3 ones

• 2 ones

• 4 ones

What symbol represents a number being greater than another?

• =

• !

• >

• <

What does the alligator analogy teach about comparing numbers?

• Alligator eats the larger number

• Alligator eats both numbers equally

• Alligator ignores the numbers

• Alligator eats the smaller number

Which number is greater: 34 or 29?

• Both are equal

• Cannot determine

• 29

• 34

If two numbers have the same tens, what should you compare next?

• Ones

• Tens

• Thousands

• Hundreds

What does the equal sign (=) represent in number comparison?

• Equality

• Lesser value

• Greater value

• Inequality

When comparing 38 and 31, which number is greater?

• Information is insufficient

• Both are equal

• 31

• 38

What is the result of comparing 16 and 16?

• 16 is equal

• 16 is less

• 16 is greater

• Cannot compare