Understanding Greater Than and Less Than Relationships on a Number Line

This lesson explains the relationship between numbers using a number line. It covers the concepts of positive and negative numbers, and how to use greater than and less than symbols to compare them. The lesson emphasizes the importance of considering the negative sign when comparing numbers and demonstrates these concepts with examples. By the end, students will understand how to use a number line to determine the relationship between numbers.

What are the three symbols used to describe the relationship between numbers in mathematics?

What is the significance of the negative sign when comparing numbers?

Describe the relationship between the numbers 5 and 7 using the terms greater than and less than.

Explain how the number line helps in understanding the relationship between positive and negative numbers.

How can we express the relationship between -4 and 3 using mathematical terms?