Section 1
Recording Multi-Digit Numbers Comparisons
Property
To record the result of a comparison between two numbers, and , we use the following symbols:
- means " is less than ".
- means " is greater than ".
- means " is equal to ".
In this Grade 4 lesson from enVision Mathematics Chapter 1, students learn how to compare whole numbers using place value, recording comparisons with the symbols greater than, less than, or equal to. The lesson teaches a step-by-step method of aligning digits by place and comparing from left to right to find the first position where digits differ. Students apply this skill to multi-digit numbers up to the hundred-thousands place through real-world contexts such as ocean depths and country areas.
Section 1
Recording Multi-Digit Numbers Comparisons
To record the result of a comparison between two numbers, and , we use the following symbols:
Section 2
Comparing Multi-Digit Numbers
To compare two numbers, first check the number of digits. The number with more digits is greater. If they have the same number of digits, compare the digits from left to right, starting with the largest place value, until you find a place where the digits are different.
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Section 1
Recording Multi-Digit Numbers Comparisons
To record the result of a comparison between two numbers, and , we use the following symbols:
Section 2
Comparing Multi-Digit Numbers
To compare two numbers, first check the number of digits. The number with more digits is greater. If they have the same number of digits, compare the digits from left to right, starting with the largest place value, until you find a place where the digits are different.
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