Comparing and Ordering Whole Numbers
Comparing and ordering whole numbers up to 10,000 using various strategies and symbols.
Key Questions
- Differentiate strategies for comparing whole numbers with different numbers of digits.
- Construct a number line to order a given set of whole numbers.
- Justify the importance of place value when ordering numbers.
ACARA Content Descriptions
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