Today, I will use the greater than or less than sign to compare three -digit numbers.
Vocabulary
Teacher Resources Considerations:
greater than
less than
215 > 212
212 < 215
Other words used to compare numbers: more most greatest least
For students struggling with the correct symbol, consider having them place two stacked dots next to the greater number and one dot next to the lesser number. When connecting the dots as an arrow, they will form the correct sign. Have students then read the inequality to help them connect the symbol to its meaning. It is important to explicitly apply an understanding of place value when comparing numbers.
Steps: 1. Write the numbers and model each number with base 10 blocks. 2. Compare hundreds. 3. Compare ones. 4. Decide which sign to use.
Application of MPs: MP2: What math symbols do you use? MP6: How do you know your answer is reasonable? MP7: What rules help you solve this problem? MP8: What strategies can you use to help solve the problem?
1. Write 429 and 439 on the board. Students will model with base ten blocks and compare.
2. Write 274 and 272 on the board. Students will model with base ten blocks and compare.
Recap today’s lesson with one or more of the following questions: MP2: What math symbols did you use? MP6: How did you know your answer was reasonable? MP7: What rules helped you solve this problem? MP8: What strategies did you use to help solve the problem?
3. Write the number 490 in word form and draw a model to represent the value.
4. Write the number 104 in word form and draw a model to represent the value. Write this number in expanded form. Explain to your homework buddy how all four representations show the same number.