📚 Topic Summary
Comparing two-digit numbers involves looking at the tens digit first. The number with the larger tens digit is the greater number. If the tens digits are the same, then you compare the ones digits. The number with the larger ones digit is the greater number. Sometimes we use symbols to represent this, like > (greater than), < (less than), and = (equal to).
For example, to compare 34 and 52, we first look at the tens digits: 3 and 5. Since 5 is greater than 3, we know that 52 is greater than 34. We write this as $52 > 34$.
🔤 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms to their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Greater Than |
A. Having the same value. |
| 2. Less Than |
B. A number with a tens place and a ones place. |
| 3. Equal To |
C. Having a smaller value. |
| 4. Two-Digit Number |
D. Having a larger value. |
| 5. Compare |
E. Examine the differences between numbers. |
(Match the term to the correct letter.)
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph using the words provided: tens, ones, greater, smaller, equal.
When comparing two-digit numbers, first look at the _______ digit. If the _______ digits are the same, then compare the _______ digits. The number with the _______ ones digit is the _______ number.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Explain in your own words why it is important to compare the tens digit before comparing the ones digit when comparing two-digit numbers.