Today, I will compare two-digit numbers using the greater than and less than symbols.
Vocabulary
Teacher Resources Considerations: This lesson may require the use of a number line.
greater than 16 > 12
less than 12 < 16
Students are provided academic vocabulary, a number line, and a place value chart in their Student Journal.
Steps: 1. Identify the numbers in the tens digit and compare the numbers. 2. If needed, identify the numbers in the ones digit and compare the numbers. 3. Pick the correct symbol to write in the box.
Application of MPs: MP1:
How did you prove your answers?
MP2: What is a real life scenario you could apply? MP5: What tool was used? Why?
/ *MP1: Make sense of the problem and persevere in solving it! *MP8: Find a strategy to help solve the problem. Directions: Fill in the symbol to make the number sentence true.