Comparing Numbers to 100,000
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Objective
I can compare and order numbers up to 100,000 using symbols like >, <, or =.
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
Lisa Schulman · 14:06
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The greater than symbol shows that one number is bigger, while the less than symbol shows that one number is smaller.
- 2
When you compare numbers, you are deciding which is greater, less, or equal, and when you order numbers, you are putting them in order from smallest to largest or largest to smallest.
- 3
When comparing numbers, always start with the greatest place value because it has the most impact on the number's overall value.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
12 questions
What does the greater than symbol (>) show?
What are digits?
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Emilia is comparing three numbers. One number is missing in the comparison below: 26,523 < ? < 26,579 Which of the following numbers could replace the question mark to make the comparison true? ”
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