Comparing Numbers
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Subject Area: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 2
Lesson Length: 45 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Comparing Numbers
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will use their place value understanding to compare two and three-digit numbers using comparison symbols and phrases.

  • MA.2.NSO.1.1 Read and write numbers from 0 to 1,000 using standard form, expanded form and word form.
  • MA.2.NSO.1.3 Plot, order and compare whole numbers up to 1,000.
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Video : Greater Than Less Than Song
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.")
Description: Students learn strategies to compare numbers by place value in the format of an animated video and song
Quiz : Greater Than Less Than Quiz
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1
432 > 824
Question #2

When comparing 3 digit numbers, which place value do you compare first?

Question #3

When two numbers have the same digit in the hundreds place, which place value do you compare next?

Question #4
355 is greater than 332
Question #5
Use a comparison symbol and phrase to compare the two numbers.  441 ______ 4 hundreds, 8 tens 2 ones
Question #6
8 tens is greater than 4 tens. 
Question #7

Which number is equal to 145?

Question #8

Which number is smaller than 4 hundreds 5 tens 7 ones?

Question #9
The alligator mouth always faces towards the smaller number.
Question #10
What are the three comparison statements?
Description: Now it's time to show what you know! Use the knowledge and skills learned from the video to answer the questions on the quiz! Remember to take your time and try your best :)
Resources : Race Way Number Values
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Comparing Numbers Game
Students will use their place value understanding to compare and contrast given sets of numbers. After each round, students will be given the opportunity to race against their opponent to the finish line.
Brainpop Jr: Comparing Numbers
Students learn how to compare numbers with Annie and Moby. Students will watch as Annie and Moby answer questions about comparing numbers, after the video students will take an easy quiz.
Math Mights: Comparing Numbers
Students will engage in a numeracy talk to learn the skills needed to compare two digit numbers. Students will review the comparison symbols and statements.
GoNoodle Hallabaloo
Students will use their bodies to create greater than, and less than symbols as they engage in a brain break with Blazer Fresh.
Description: Students will compare two and three digit numbers before engaging in a race using a racecar. Students will receive one point for answer that is correct.