Comparing Numbers to 100: A Fun Adventure!

Mathematics Grades 1st Grade 3:38 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn how to compare numbers up to 100 using 'greater than,' 'less than,' and 'equal to' with a fun song and activities!

Video Resource

Comparing Numbers to 100 Song | 1st Grade | Less Than Greater Than

Math Songs by NUMBEROCK

Duration: 3:38
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Key Concepts

  • Comparing numbers
  • Greater than (>)
  • Less than (<)
  • Equal to (=)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to compare two numbers up to 100.
  • Students will be able to use the terms 'greater than,' 'less than,' and 'equal to' correctly.
  • Students will be able to identify the symbols for 'greater than,' 'less than,' and 'equal to.'

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what it means to compare things. Relate it to comparing numbers. Introduce the Numberock video.
  • Video Time (3 mins)
    Play the 'Comparing Numbers to 100' video by NUMBEROCK. Encourage students to sing along and pay attention to the symbols and vocabulary.
  • Discussion (7 mins)
    After the video, ask students what they learned about comparing numbers. Review the meanings of 'greater than,' 'less than,' and 'equal to' and their corresponding symbols.
  • Interactive Activity (10 mins)
    Use number cards (1-100). Have students draw two cards and determine which number is greater or less than the other. Use the symbols (>, <, =) to write the comparison on the board. Do several examples together as a class. Then, have students work in pairs.
  • Worksheet Practice (10 mins)
    Distribute a worksheet with number comparison problems. Students will write the correct symbol (>, <, =) between the numbers. Circulate to provide support and answer questions.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the key concepts of the lesson. Ask students to share one thing they learned about comparing numbers. Collect the worksheets for assessment.

Interactive Exercises

  • Number Card Comparison
    Students draw two number cards and use the correct symbol (>, <, =) to show the relationship between the numbers.
  • Class Number Line
    Create a number line on the board from 1-100. Have the students come up and point to numbers to compare.

Discussion Questions

  • What does it mean to compare numbers?
  • Can you give me an example of when you might compare numbers in real life?
  • What are the symbols for 'greater than,' 'less than,' and 'equal to'?
  • How can you tell if one number is greater than another?

Skills Developed

  • Comparing numbers
  • Using mathematical symbols
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which symbol means 'greater than'?

Correct Answer: >

Question 2:

Which symbol means 'less than'?

Correct Answer: <

Question 3:

Which symbol means 'equal to'?

Correct Answer: =

Question 4:

Which number is greater than 10?

Correct Answer: 12

Question 5:

Which number is less than 20?

Correct Answer: 15

Question 6:

What is 5 ___ 5?

Correct Answer: =

Question 7:

What is 12 ___ 10?

Correct Answer: >

Question 8:

What is 8 ___ 11?

Correct Answer: <

Question 9:

Which number comes BEFORE 20?

Correct Answer: 19

Question 10:

Which number comes AFTER 30?

Correct Answer: 31

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The symbol > means __________ than.

Correct Answer: greater

Question 2:

The symbol < means __________ than.

Correct Answer: less

Question 3:

The symbol = means __________ to.

Correct Answer: equal

Question 4:

20 is __________ than 15.

Correct Answer: greater

Question 5:

10 is __________ than 12.

Correct Answer: less

Question 6:

7 __________ 7

Correct Answer: equal

Question 7:

17 is _________ than 16

Correct Answer: greater

Question 8:

13 is __________ than 14

Correct Answer: less

Question 9:

Twenty-five is _________ than twenty

Correct Answer: greater

Question 10:

Nine is __________ than ten.

Correct Answer: less

Educational Standards

1.N.1:Count, compare, and represent whole numbers up to 100, with an emphasis on grouping in terms of tens and ones. 1.N.1.7:Compare and order whole numbers from 0 to 100. 1.N.1.9:Use words such as “more than,” “less than,” and “equal to” to describe the relative value of numbers.

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