Steps to compare numbers up to 20 for Grade 1 students

📚 What Does Comparing Numbers Mean?

Comparing numbers means figuring out if one number is bigger than, smaller than, or the same as another number. We'll focus on numbers up to 20, making it easy to understand!

🔢 Definition of 'Greater Than'

'Greater than' means one number has a higher value than another. The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

📉 Definition of 'Less Than'

'Less than' means one number has a lower value than another. The symbol for 'less than' is <.

📊 Comparison Table: Greater Than vs. Less Than

✏️ Steps to Compare Numbers Up to 20

• 🔍 Step 1: Look at the Numbers: Carefully look at the two numbers you want to compare. For example, 7 and 12.
• 🔢 Step 2: Number Line: Imagine a number line. Numbers on the right are bigger, and numbers on the left are smaller.
• ⚖️ Step 3: Compare: Decide if the first number is bigger, smaller, or the same as the second number.
• ✍️ Step 4: Use Symbols: Use > for 'greater than', < for 'less than', and = for 'equal to'. So, 7 < 12.

💡 Tips and Tricks

• ➕ Tip 1: Counting: Count up from 1. The number you say later is bigger!
• 🖐️ Tip 2: Fingers: Use your fingers! Show the first number on one hand and the second number on the other. See which hand has more fingers up.
• 🧸 Tip 3: Objects: Use toys or blocks. Make groups of each number and see which group is bigger.

📝 Key Takeaways

• 🥇 Greater Than: One number has more value.
• 🥈 Less Than: One number has less value.
• 🥉 Equal To: Both numbers have the same value.

✅ Practice Quiz

Let's test what you have learned!

1. 🍎 Which is greater: 15 or 9?
2. 🍌 Which is less: 6 or 11?
3. 🍒 Is 4 greater than, less than, or equal to 4?
4. 🍇 Fill in the blank: 18 ___ 12 (> or <)
5. 🍉 Fill in the blank: 5 ___ 10 (> or <)

Answers:
1. 15
2. 6
3. Equal to
4. >
5. <