Understanding Comparison Symbols

Coach Mike and Ole discuss the equal, greater than, and less than symbols. They explain the equal sign with examples and introduce the greater and less than symbols using an alligator analogy. Two examples are provided to demonstrate how to compare numbers using these symbols.

What does the equal sign signify in mathematics?

• That one number is smaller

• That one number is larger

• That two numbers are the same

• That two numbers are different

Which of the following is a correct statement?

• 100 is not comparable to 100

• 100 is equal to 100

• 100 is greater than 100

• 100 is less than 100

Which analogy is used to explain the greater than and less than signs?

• A lion

• A tiger

• An alligator

• A bear

In the example with numbers 35 and 21, which number does the alligator prefer?

• 35

• Neither

• 21

• Both

When comparing two-digit numbers, which place value should you consider first?

• Tens place

• Hundreds place

• Thousands place

• Ones place

In the example with numbers 73 and 79, which number is smaller?

• 79

• 73

• Both are equal

• None of the above

What is the correct way to read the comparison: 73 and 79?

• 73 is equal to 79

• 73 is less than 79

• 73 is not comparable to 79

• 73 is greater than 79

Which number does the alligator choose in the example with 73 and 79?

• 79

• 73

• Both

• Neither

What should you do if the tens place is the same when comparing two numbers?

• Look at the ones place

• Decide randomly

• Ignore the comparison

• Look at the hundreds place

What is the main purpose of using comparison symbols?

• To subtract numbers

• To add numbers

• To multiply numbers

• To compare numbers