Understanding Greater Than and Less Than Signs

Why are mathematical signs like greater than and less than preferred over words?

• They are only used in specific countries.

• They are quicker and tidier.

• They are harder to understand.

• They are more colorful.

How can you identify the greater than sign?

• It has two points on the left and one on the right.

• It has two points on the right and one on the left.

• It is shaped like a square.

• It is shaped like a circle.

What is the correct way to read the less than sign?

• From right to left, with two points on the right.

• From left to right, with one point on the left.

• From top to bottom, with no points.

• From bottom to top, with three points.

If you have the numbers 3 and 7, how would you use the signs to compare them?

• 3 is not comparable to 7

• 3 is less than 7

• 3 is equal to 7

• 3 is greater than 7

What is a good strategy to remember which sign to use when comparing two numbers?

• Always use the greater than sign.

• Put two points beside the smaller number.

• Use any sign randomly.

• Put two points beside the bigger number.