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Compare Groups and Numbers

Is 7 greater than 5? Children compare groups of up to ten by pairing and counting, using the words greater than, less than and equal to, then compare written numbers on a number path and put three numbers in order from least to greatest.

  • 3 lessons
  • About 40 minutes
  • Compare check: 5 questions
  • Ways to answer: choose an answer, place on a number line, share out one each, put in order and sort into groups
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What learners will discover

  • Compare two groups of up to 10 objects by pairing or counting and say whether one is greater than, less than or equal to the other.
  • Compare two numerals from 1 to 10 and tell which is greater or less, using the number path.
  • Put three numbers or groups in order from least to greatest.

Lessons

  1. Compare groups 5 steps3 practiceabout 13 min
  2. Compare numbers 5 steps3 practiceabout 13 min
  3. Least to greatest 5 steps2 practiceabout 14 min
  4. Compare check 5 questions at the end

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