Comparing Whole Numbers Quiz

What is the first step in comparing two whole numbers?

• Start with the smallest place value

• Guess the larger number

• Use a calculator

• Begin with the largest place value

When using a place value chart, what should you do if the digits in the largest place value are the same?

• Stop comparing

• Move to the next largest place value

• Choose the first number as larger

• Choose the second number as larger

What is the purpose of crossing out digits in the place value chart?

• To focus on the differing digits

• To confuse the comparison

• To make the numbers equal

• To make the numbers look smaller

How can you remember which way to place the greater than or less than symbol?

• The symbol always points to the right

• The open side faces the smaller number

• The pointy side faces the larger number

• The open side faces the larger number

In the example without a place value chart, what is crucial to ensure when lining up numbers?

• The ones place is aligned

• The hundreds place is aligned

• The tens place is aligned

• The thousands place is aligned

What should you do if all digits in the compared place values are the same?

• Continue to the next place value

• Choose the second number as larger

• Choose the first number as larger

• Stop comparing

Why is it important to line up the ones place when comparing numbers?

• To confuse the comparison

• To make the numbers look neat

• To make the numbers equal

• To ensure accurate comparison

What should you do if the digits in the tens place are different?

• Choose the number that appears first

• Choose the number with the smaller digit

• Choose the number with the larger digit

• Ignore the tens place

In the final practice problem, what indicates which number is larger?

• The number with a larger digit in the first differing place value

• The number with more digits

• The number that appears first

• The number with a larger digit in the smallest place value

What is the key takeaway from the lesson on comparing numbers?

• Guess the larger number

• Start with the smallest place value

• Always use a calculator

• Compare numbers by lining up each place value