Using comparative symbols to compare numbers

Using comparative symbols to compare numbers

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will introduce the greater than, and less than symbols > and <, and use them to accurately compare different numbers.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which digit has greater value? The ones digit or the tens digit?
Ones
Correct answer: Tens
Q2.
Which is the greater number?
01
Correct answer: 10
Q3.
Which is the smaller number?
Correct answer: 23
32
Q4.
Which of the following is the greatest number?
14
33
39
Correct answer: 41
Q5.
True or false, the ones digit is of smaller value that the tens digit?
False
Correct answer: True

5 Questions

Q1.
45 < 46, True or False?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
34 > 38, True or False?
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
Which number sequence is correct? (Select 1)
4 < 6 < 3 < 2 < 1
Correct answer: 6 > 4 > 2 > 1
Q4.
67 = 76, True or False?
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Which number sequence is correct? (Select 1)
21 < 12 < 32 < 31
21 = 32 = 31
31 > 32 > 23> 31
Correct answer: 45 < 46 < 47 < 49

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UnitMaths / Number sense and exploring calculation strategies