This lesson teaches how to compare whole numbers written in words by examining each group of digits separately. Using the example of 47,000 and 47,400, the lesson demonstrates starting from the left, comparing groups, and converting to base 10 numerals for clarity. The key takeaway is to identify differences in groups and compare them numerically.

What is the first step in comparing two whole numbers written in words?

How do you determine which group to compare when looking at two numbers?

What do you do if the thousands group in both numbers is the same?

Explain how you would compare the ones group of two numbers.

Summarize the process of comparing two numbers written in words.