Comparing Numbers Using a Number Chart and Counting Sequence

This lesson teaches how to compare numbers using a 100 chart, number lines, and math symbols. It covers the structure of the 100 chart, including rows and columns, and explains place value. The lesson introduces math symbols for greater than, less than, and equal to, and demonstrates their use in comparing numbers like 67 and 75, and 105 and 95. It also shows how to use number lines for comparison, with examples like 143 and 149. A word problem involving sports cards is solved using these concepts. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key points.

What is the purpose of the 100 chart?

What symbols do we use to represent greater than, less than, and equal to?

What does it mean when we say 23 is less than 37?

How do you determine which number is greater when comparing 67 and 75?

Explain how you can use a number line to compare 105 and 95.

Describe the relationship between 156 basketball cards and 165 baseball cards.

How can you use the counting sequence to compare two numbers?