M&Ms and Skittles

Learning Resource Type

Learning Activity

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

Overview

In this activity, students have to use their knowledge of place value to determine the numbers being compared. Then, students will compare the numbers using the correct comparison symbol of <, >, or =.

Phase

During/Explore/Explain

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.”

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.

Learning Objectives

I can compare two 3-digit numbers using the symbols <, >, and =.

Activity Details

The teacher will review arranging numbers from least to greatest. The teacher will say, "Arranging numbers from least to greatest means writing the numbers in an ordered list according to their values. The smallest number should be written on the left, with the next smallest number written to its immediate right. The process continues for all the given numbers, the largest of which should be on the right."
The teacher will use the following example to continue the review:
Arrange the following numbers from least to greatest:

476

647

74

674

467
After the teacher is confident that the students understand how to arrange numbers from least to greatest, the teacher will distribute a copy of the activity titled M&Ms and Skittles to each student.
The students will listen as the teacher reads the task aloud.
The teacher will tell the students they MUST draw pictures, numbers, or words to answer the question of whether Chase is right or wrong.
After the students draw pictures, numbers, or words, they MUST compare the numbers using the correct comparison symbol of <, >, or =.
Students may use manipulatives such as base ten blocks or centimeter cubes to help them complete the task.
The teacher will walk around the room to observe the students as they complete the activity.
The teacher will ask for volunteers to prove whether Chase is right or wrong with comparison symbols.

Assessment Strategies

The teacher will observe students' responses to determine students' understanding of the concept and skill.
The teacher can use the following guidelines to ensure students meet the learning objective:

Check that the student:

can correctly add tens and fives to determine the number.
can correctly use place value to make a comparison.
can use the <, >, or = symbol correctly when comparing numbers.

Variation Tips

For students who struggle with this activity, the teacher should provide a work buddy.
Students can build concrete models to assist them with this task.

Background / Preparation

Each student will need a copy of the M&Ms and Skittles task.
Students may need manipulatives such as base ten blocks or centimeter cubes to help them complete the task so the teacher will need to have these manipulatives available.

Learning Activity (Before)

Who is Correct?

Learning Activity (During)

M&Ms and Skittles

Learning Activity (After)

Greatest, Least, or Equal?

M&Ms and Skittles Document

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jhqsRJGFvTULzhPBnyuPVKEOQVUCIwgMcYZGaIfF1nY…

Approved Date

2022-07-18

Owner (Author)

mfrye

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M&Ms and Skittles

Learning Resource Type

Subject Area

Grade(s)

Overview

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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.”

Vocabulary

Knowledge

Skills

Understanding

Learning Objectives

Activity Details

Assessment Strategies

Variation Tips

Background / Preparation

Learning Activity (Before)

Learning Activity (During)

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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.”