Examples of "Less Than" Scenarios for K Math

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🔢 The "less than" symbol is $<$. It means one number is smaller than another. For example, $3 < 5$ means 3 is less than 5.
• 💡 When comparing numbers, imagine a number line. Numbers to the left are always less than numbers to the right.
• 📝 "Less than" can also be expressed as "fewer than". So, you might have "fewer than 7 cookies."
• 🌱 We use "less than" to show quantity, size, or value.
• 🍎 Think of it like this: If you have 2 apples and your friend has 4, you have *less than* your friend.

Practice Quiz

1. What does the statement $7 < 10$ mean?
   1. 7 is greater than 10
   2. 7 is less than 10
   3. 7 is equal to 10
   4. 7 plus 10
2. Which of the following numbers is less than 6?
   1. 8
   2. 7
   3. 5
   4. 9
3. Which statement is true?
   1. $12 < 8$
   2. $5 < 2$
   3. $9 < 11$
   4. $15 < 10$
4. If Sarah has 3 balloons and Tom has 5 balloons, who has less?
   1. Tom
   2. Sarah
   3. They have the same
   4. Not enough information
5. Which of these represents "4 is less than 9"?
   1. $9 < 4$
   2. $4 > 9$
   3. $4 < 9$
   4. $4 = 9$
6. Choose the number that makes the statement true: ____ $< 6$
   1. 7
   2. 8
   3. 6
   4. 4
7. What is a real-world example of 'less than'?
   1. A tall building is less than a short building.
   2. Having fewer toys than your friend.
   3. Baking more cookies than needed.
   4. Adding more water to a glass already full.