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Greater Than, Less Than, or Equal To
This resource offers a quick lesson plan in using the symbols for greater than, less than, and equal to to compare single-digit numbers. However, the practice worksheet included has learners comparing numbers to the 100,000s, as well as...
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Further Investigating Greater Than, Less Than, and Equal to
Students investigate number relationships such as greater than, less than, and equal to. In this number relationship lesson, students use number mats and a fish with a large, open mouth to practice showing number relationships.
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Greater Than, Less Than, or Equal To
Elementary schoolers explore using the symbols for greater than, less than, and equal to in various equations. They discuss the different signs used in equations and what each sign represents. Students practice using the various signs.
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Equal To, More Than, or Less Than
As they examine 10 pairs of numbers, learners fill in the box between them to compare values. They use mathematical symbols to indicate greater than, less than, or equal to. The numbers are between 5 and 99. This drill-and-practice...
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Using >, < , and =
To practice comparing 2-digit numbers, learners evaluate 8 pairs of numbers and circle the appropriate symbol: greater than, less than, or equal to. Directions encourage use of "tens and ones." So break out the unit cubes and 10-rods to...
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Greater Than, Less Than or Equal To: Math Challenge
Take number comparison problems to the next level. The class must add first to determine the numbers in each set and then use the appropriate symbol to show which number is greater than, less than, or equal. There are 10 problems and 1...
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Math: Greater Than, Less Than, Equals
Elementary schoolers learn about using the symbols for greater than, less than and equal to. They answer nine questions using the information they learned. The answers are on the last page of the packet.
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Greater Than, Less Than, and Equal To
In this number comparisons worksheet, 1st graders use the number line to help them compare the numbers in each set. Students circle the words greater then, less than, or equal to for the 19 problems.
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Greater Than, Less Than, or Equal Coloring Challenge
There are a few handy objectives to practice in this math worksheet. The big picture is that learners count a set of triangles and compare the number with six other sets of shapes. They indicate if each value is greater than, less than,...
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Guided Lesson Explanation for More, less, or Equal
How do you teach kindergartners to count? Use this scripted explanation to show pupils how to solve problems that ask them to determine whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of...
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More, Less or Equal?
Your class compares groups of small stars by counting quantities in each of two sets and deciding which has more. They write symbols for greater than, less than, or equal to in a circle between each pair of sets. Two completed samples...
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Comparing Numbers
Young mathematicians spin their way to a deeper number sense with this fun, collaborative activity. Using two spinners, one with the numbers 0-9 and the other with the decades 00-90, pairs of students take turns building and comparing...
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Button Math
Use buttons, cards, and dice to perform simple math problems! This inventive lesson should be quite engaging for young learners. Kindergarteners use buttons to help them understand the concepts of greater than, less than, and equal to.
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Add and Subtract Equations With Equal Sign - Guided Lesson Explanation
What sign is missing? Is this equation true? Rather than a worksheet, this resource is a one-page script for a guided lesson on addition and subtraction equations. While the pupil handout is missing, the teacher guide could be...
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Greater Than, Less Than, or Equal Worksheet
Where do bananas, cats, stars, and flowers combine? In this number values worksheet! Learners examine sets of images and answer five questions comparing the number of certain objects to others. They use the math terms greater than, less...
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Color the Bubbles (More, Less, Equal)
Combine coloring and number comparisons with your youngsters. They use color coding to identify numbers that are less than, greater than, or equal to five. The 20 numbers are enclosed in bubbles, making this more of a fun activity. Note...
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Equality Number Sentences
Understanding the concept of equality is fundamental to the success of young mathematicians. To explore this basic idea, children compare the dots arranged in pairs of rectangles in order to determine whether or not they contain an equal...
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How Many Buttons
Help learners explore the concepts of more than, less than, and equal to. They participate in a button attribute activity, play a game using buttons and a die, draw the sets of buttons in their journal, and play button bingo.
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Comparing Fractions with Like Numerators or Denominators
Two visual problems give mathematicians a chance to compare fractions with like denominators. They examine two pairs of shapes with portions filled in, adding the greater than, less than, or equal to symbol between each. The shape pairs...
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Compare Two-Digit Numbers - Guided Lesson
Practice comparing number values in a variety of activities on this worksheet. Youngsters complete a statement comparing 20 to 20, choosing from three options: is greater than, is less than, and is equal to. Then, they put four numbers...
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Compare Numbers to 1,000,000
Learners use their math skills to compare 45 pairs of 6 digit numbers. They fill in the 45 blanks with greater than, less than, or equal to symbols.
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Sorting Candy
Lower graders sort and group objects by their different properties. They watch a video about sorting then, sort and organize candy in different groups. Young scholars compare how others sorted their candy. Finally, they decide which...
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Relations and Graphs
Here is a simple, yet clever lesson on how to teach the important concepts of greater than, less than, and equal to. Pupils write their names down on grid paper - one letter per box. They compare their names and find a name that is...
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Comparing Numbers Up to 10 Guided Lesson
Kindergartners demonstrate their ability to identify which numbers are the largest, the smallest, and equal to other numbers using this one-page worksheet. They must also count the total numbers in a series.