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Compare Numbers

Compare groups and written numbers to decide which has more, fewer, or the same amount.

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Compare Numbers
Binder SectionCounting & Cardinality
DifficultyBeginner
Estimated Time15–20 minutes
PrerequisitesNone
Essential Question

How can we prove that one number is greater than, less than, or equal to another?

Visual Model
4Thousands 3Hundreds 2Tens 7Ones

4,327 = 4,000 + 300 + 20 + 7

Goals

Learning Targets

  • I can compare two groups by matching or counting.
  • I can compare written numerals from 1 to 10.
  • I can use greater than, less than, and equal to correctly.
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Example 1

Compare 7 and 5

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Build a group of 7 counters and a group of 5.

Example 2

Compare 4 and 4

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Match each object in the first group with one in the second group.

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Common Misconceptions

Choosing the group that takes more space

Count or match; spacing does not tell the amount.

Pointing the comparison symbol toward the greater number

The small point faces the smaller number; read the whole statement aloud.

Assuming the first number is always greater

Compare the amounts before choosing words or symbols.

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Warm-up 1

Directions: Solve the problem. Show your thinking, then enter only your final answer.

Which is greater: 3 or 6?

Plan your solutionRecord what you know, choose a model or rule, and solve without revealing the final answer.
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Guided 1

Directions: Use the lesson method. Show each step, then enter only your final answer.

Compare 8 and 5 using greater than, less than, or equal to.

Picture both groupsUse the picture as you work through each step.
8 objects5 objects?

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Guided 2

Directions: Use the lesson method. Show each step, then enter only your final answer.

Compare 2 and 7.

Picture both groupsUse the picture as you work through each step.
2 objects7 objects?

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Guided 3

Directions: Use the lesson method. Show each step, then enter only your final answer.

Two groups each have 9 counters. Compare them.

Picture both groupsUse the picture as you work through each step.
9 counters6 counters?

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Independent 1

Directions: Solve independently. Show your work, check it, then enter only your final answer.

Which symbol makes the statement true: 4 __ 6?

Picture both groupsUse the picture to organize what you know before you solve.
4 objects6 objects?

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Independent 2

Directions: Solve independently. Show your work, check it, then enter only your final answer.

Which symbol makes the statement true: 10 __ 7?

Picture both groupsUse the picture to organize what you know before you solve.
10 objects7 objects?

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Independent 3

Directions: Solve independently. Show your work, check it, then enter only your final answer.

A spread-out group has 5 stars. A close-together group has 5 stars. Compare the groups.

Picture both groupsUse the picture to organize what you know before you solve.
5 stars5 stars?

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🧩 Challenge

Draw two groups that look very different but are equal. Then draw two groups in which the smaller-looking group actually has more objects. Explain how counting proves each comparison.

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  • I can compare amounts by counting or matching.
  • I do not use size or spacing to decide how many.
  • I can read a comparison statement from left to right.
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Question 1

Which number is greater?

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Question 2

Which statement is true?

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Question 3

Two groups each have 6 objects. How do they compare?

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Question 4

Which symbol completes 9 __ 5?

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Question 5

What is the best way to compare two spread-out groups?

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