The Electric Company Math Activities: Compare Three Digit Numbers Using >,

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

2

Overview

In this activity from The Electric Company, students will practice reading three-digit numbers and compare two- and three-digit numbers using greater than, less than, and equal signs. Included are simple teacher-led activities for students.

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 2

MA19.2.9

Compare two three-digit numbers based on the value of the hundreds, tens, and ones digits, recording the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, and < and orally with the words “is greater than,” “is equal to,” and “is less than.”

UP:MA19.2.9

Vocabulary

  • Equalities
  • Inequalities

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how to compare 3-digit numbers using the terminology "greater than," "equal to," and "less than".

Skills

Students are able to:
  • compare 3-digit numbers using place value concepts.
  • justify their reasoning as they compare numbers.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • the three digits of a 3-digit number represent groups of hundreds, tens, and ones.

CR Resource Type

Learning Activity

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

PD
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