🔢 Topic Summary
Comparing numbers means figuring out which number is bigger (greater than), smaller (less than), or if they are equal (the same). Ordering numbers means putting them in a sequence, either from smallest to largest (ascending order) or from largest to smallest (descending order). Understanding these concepts helps us understand quantity and size!
🗂️ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word with its definition:
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Greater Than |
A. Putting numbers in order from smallest to largest |
| 2. Less Than |
B. When one number has a higher value than another number |
| 3. Equal To |
C. When one number has a lower value than another number |
| 4. Ascending Order |
D. Putting numbers in order from largest to smallest |
| 5. Descending Order |
E. Having the same value |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Use these words to complete the sentences: greater than, less than, equal to, ascending, descending.
- 7 is __________ 5.
- 2 is __________ 9.
- 4 + 4 is __________ 8.
- Putting the numbers 1, 2, 3 in order is an example of __________ order.
- Putting the numbers 9, 8, 7 in order is an example of __________ order.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you have 3 cookies, and your friend has 5 cookies. Explain which one of you has more cookies and how you know.
