In this Grade 4 lesson from Pengi Math Chapter 1, students learn to compare multi-digit numbers by analyzing the value of digits place by place, starting from the greatest place value. They practice recording comparison results using the symbols greater than, equal to, and less than.
Section 1
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.
Section 2
Recording Multi-Digit Numbers Comparisons
To record the result of a comparison between two numbers, and , we use the following symbols:
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Section 1
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.
Section 2
Recording Multi-Digit Numbers Comparisons
To record the result of a comparison between two numbers, and , we use the following symbols:
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