Understanding Number Comparison

Comparing Numbers - Interactive Lesson

🔢 Comparing Numbers

Learn to compare numbers using >, <, and = symbols

📚 Understanding Number Comparison

What is Comparing Numbers? 🤔
Comparing numbers means finding out which number is bigger, smaller, or if they're equal. We use special symbols to show the relationship between numbers!
245
First Number
>
189
Second Number
245 > 189 means "245 is greater than 189"
The Three Comparison Symbols 🎯
> Greater Than - The bigger number comes first
< Less Than - The smaller number comes first
= Equal To - Both numbers are the same

Memory Tip: The symbol always "eats" the bigger number! 🐊
How to Compare Numbers Step by Step 📋
1️⃣ Compare digits from left to right
2️⃣ Start with the highest place value
3️⃣ If digits are equal, move to the next place
4️⃣ The first different digit determines which is bigger

Example: 3,456 vs 3,429
• Thousands: 3 = 3 ✓
• Hundreds: 4 = 4 ✓
• Tens: 5 > 2 ✓ So 3,456 > 3,429

📏 Number Line Visualization

150
300

Numbers get bigger as we move right on the number line!

🎯 Practice Activities

🎯 Symbol Practice - Choose the correct symbol!

456
234

🏆 Number Battle - Which number wins?

Click on the larger number!

1,234
Fighter 1
VS
2,345
Fighter 2

📊 Number Sorting - Arrange from smallest to largest!

🎯 Missing Number - Find the number that fits!

150 < ? < 250

Which number can go in the middle?

🎮 Fun Comparison Games

⚡ Speed Compare Challenge

Compare numbers as fast as you can!

Time: 30 seconds
Score: 0
Streak: 0
456
234

📝 Comparing Numbers Quiz

Click "Start Quiz" to begin your assessment!

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