Comparing Bigger NumbersCompare from the left, and stop at the first difference.2nd GradeYou never need to look at every digit. Work left to right and stop as soon as they differ.1COUNT THE DIGITSMore digits always wins. 1,000 beats 999 without any comparing.2COMPARE THE HUNDREDSDifferent? You already have your answer. Stop.3IF EQUAL, GO TO THE TENSOnly if the hundreds match.4THEN THE ONESLast resort. Most comparisons never get here.WORKED472 vs 419 → hundreds tie, 7 > 1, so 472 > 419308 vs 380 → hundreds tie, 0 < 8, so 308 < 380The leftmost digit carries the most value, so it decides first.Comparing Bigger Numberswww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 2nd Grade

Comparing Bigger Numbers

Compare from the left, and stop at the first difference.

How to use it

Write two numbers and race to say which is bigger, then explain why.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
2nd Grade
Ages
7–8
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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