Bigger, Smaller, EqualThe three comparison symbols, and the trick for remembering…1st GradeThe open end of the symbol always faces thebigger number. The point faces the smallerone.> greater than · < less than · = equal8 __ 38 > 3Eight is greater than three.12 __ 2112 < 21Compare the tens first: 1 ten beats nothing, 2 tens beats 1.9 __ 99 = 9Exactly the same, so equals.45 __ 5445 < 54Same digits, different order, very different numbers.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ Reading 3 < 8 as 'three is bigger'✓ 3 < 8 means three is less than eightRead it left to right like a sentence. The first number is the subject.For two-digit numbers, compare the tens. Only look at the ones ifthe tens are the same.Bigger, Smaller, Equalwww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 1st Grade

Bigger, Smaller, Equal

The three comparison symbols, and the trick for remembering which way they point.

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Draw the alligator mouth. It always eats the bigger number.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
1st Grade
Ages
6–7
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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