Comparing Multi-Digit Numbers

This tutorial teaches how to compare numbers up to 1,000 without visual aids. It explains the use of less than, equals, and greater than symbols. Through examples, it demonstrates comparing numbers by examining digits from left to right, starting with hundreds, then tens, and finally units, if necessary.

What are the three symbols used in comparing numbers?

• Division, equals, less than

• Greater than, less than, multiplication

• Less than, equals, greater than

• Addition, subtraction, multiplication

In the first example, which digit is compared first?

• Hundreds

• Tens

• Thousands

• Units

What is the result of comparing 743 and 827?

• 743 is greater than 827

• 743 is not comparable to 827

• 743 is less than 827

• 743 is equal to 827

Why don't we need to compare the tens and units in the first example?

• Because the hundreds are different

• Because the units are the same

• Because the tens are different

• Because the numbers are equal

In the second example, what do we do when the hundreds are the same?

• Compare the units

• Compare the tens

• Compare the thousands

• Compare the whole number

What is the result of comparing 651 and 637?

• 651 is greater than 637

• 651 is less than 637

• 651 is not comparable to 637

• 651 is equal to 637

Why don't we need to compare the units in the second example?

• Because the tens are different

• Because the hundreds are different

• Because the units are the same

• Because the numbers are equal

In the third example, what do we do when both hundreds and tens are the same?

• Compare the thousands

• Compare the tens again

• Compare the units

• Compare the whole number

What is the result of comparing 934 and 938?

• 934 is greater than 938

• 934 is less than 938

• 934 is not comparable to 938

• 934 is equal to 938

Why is it important to start comparing from the leftmost digit?

• To make it easier

• To ensure accuracy

• To save time

• To avoid errors