Compare numbers up to 30

Learning Objectives Identify which of two numbers up to 30 is greater. Identify which of two numbers up to 30 is less. Use the words 'greater than', 'less than', and 'equal to'. Correctly use the symbols > (greater than) and < (less than). Compare two groups of objects to find which has more. Point to the bigger number on a number line. Who has more toys? 🧸 You or your friend? Let's find out! Today, we will learn how to look at two numbers and tell which is bigger or smaller. This helps us know who has more cookies! 🍪 Real-World Applications Sharing snacks fairly with a friend. Knowing who is winning a game by comparing scores. Choosing the line with fewer people to wait less. Seeing if you have enough money to buy a toy....

TermDefinitionExample CompareTo look at two things and see which has more or less.Let's compare 10 apples 🍎 and 12 oranges 🍊. There are more oranges. Greater ThanMeans more. A bigger amount. The symbol is >.25 is greater than 21. There are more stars. ⭐⭐⭐ > ⭐⭐ Less ThanMeans fewer. A smaller amount. The symbol is <.23 is less than 28. There are fewer hearts. ❤️❤️ < ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Equal ToMeans the amounts are the same. The symbol is =.26 is equal to 26. Same number of smiley faces. 😊😊 = 😊😊 MoreA bigger number or a larger group.A group of 29 balls ⚽ has more than a group of 22 balls. FewerA smaller number or a smaller group.A group of 24 crayons 🖍️ has fewer than a group of 30 crayons.

The Alligator Rule Bigger Number > Smaller Number The alligator 🐊 is hungry! Its mouth always opens to eat the bigger number. The Pointy Rule Smaller Number < Bigger Number The small point of the sign always points to the smaller number. The Same Rule Number = Same Number When two numbers are the same, we use the equal sign =.