Comparing numbers up to 10
key notes :
Understanding Numbers
- Recognize numbers from 1 to 10.
- Count objects to represent numbers.
Using Comparison Words
- Learn the terms: greater than (>), less than (<), and equal to (=).
- Understand that bigger numbers mean more, and smaller numbers mean fewer.
Comparing Two Numbers
- Identify which number is larger or smaller by counting.
- Use number lines to visualize differences.
Symbol Usage
Introduce symbols:
- ” > “ means greater than.
- ” < “ means less than.
- ” = “ means equal to.
Hands-On Activities
- Compare groups of objects.
- Use fingers or number cards to decide which is bigger or smaller.
Real-Life Examples
- Compare items like apples or pencils to reinforce learning.
- Play simple games like “Who has more?”
Learn with an example
🛞Which words make this statement true? 4 ____ 5.
- is greater than
- is less than
- is equal to
When you count, 4 comes before 5.
4 is less than 5.
🛞Which words make this statement true? 10____ 9.
- is greater than
- is less than
- is equal to
When you count, 10 comes after 9.
10 is greater than 9.
🛞Which words make this statement true? 10____ 8.
- is greater than
- is less than
- is equal to
When you count, 10 comes after 8.
10 is greater than 8.
Let’s practice!
