Comparing numbers up to 10

Learning Objectives Identify which of two numbers between 0 and 10 is greater. Identify which of two numbers between 0 and 10 is less. Correctly use the greater than symbol (>). Correctly use the less than symbol (<). By the end of of this lesson, students will be able to correctly use the equal to symbol (=). Compare two sets of objects up to 10. Explain their comparison using words like 'more' or 'fewer'. You have 5 cookies 🍪 and your friend has 3 cookies. Who has more? Today, we will learn how to compare numbers! We will find out which number is bigger or smaller. This helps us know who has more toys or snacks. Real-World Applications Sharing snacks with a friend fairly 🥨 Knowing who has more points in a game 🏆 Picking the line with...

TermDefinitionExample CompareTo see how numbers are different. We check which is bigger or smaller.Let's compare 4 🍎 and 2 🍌. We see that 4 is bigger than 2. Greater ThanWhen one number is bigger than another number. It means 'more'.8 is greater than 5. You have more balloons! 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈 Less ThanWhen one number is smaller than another number. It means 'fewer'.3 is less than 6. You have fewer puppies. 🐶🐶🐶 Equal ToWhen two numbers are the exact same size. They are a perfect match!4 is equal to 4. We both have 4 crayons. 🖍️🖍️🖍️🖍️ Number LineA line with numbers in order. Numbers get bigger as you move right.On a line from 0 to 10, the number 9 is farther to the right than 2.

Greater Than Symbol (>) A > B The alligator mouth always eats the bigger number. Use this when the first number is bigger. Less Than Symbol (<) A < B The alligator mouth still eats the bigger number. Use this when the first number is smaller. Equal To Symbol (=) A = B Use the equal sign when both numbers are the same. It looks like two straight, fair lines.