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Comparing whole numbers
Self-assessment
Do you understand the work? Colour the faces that show what you can do.
PLACE VALUE Requirements I can break down numbers into Thousands, Hundreds, Tens and Units
I can give number names.
I can indicate place value.
I can do expanded notation (all three methods). Can I do it?
Comparing whole numbers
In Grade 4 you learnt what it means to compare numbers, how to compare numbers, and which symbols to use to compare numbers.
When you compare numbers, you must look at the value of the digits
Compare the following numbers and circle the greatest number:
4 953 4 593 4 539
You already know how to compare numbers because you can order numbers. You also compare numbers when you complete sequences on number charts or number lines
Example: Which whole numbers do the letters A and B represent?
25 A 29 31 B
Answer: A = 27 AND B = 33
You can now compare numbers, say which number is the greatest and which is the smallest, and arrange them. But how do you indicate which number is the greatest or smallest without circling or underlining it?
We use the following symbols to indicate smaller than, greater than, and equal to:
