The Power of Ten and Place Value · Number and Operations in Base Ten

Comparing Magnitudes

Using place value understanding to compare two-digit numbers using symbols.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do we look at the tens place first when comparing two different numbers?
  2. 2How do the symbols for greater than and less than help us communicate relationships?
  3. 3Can a number with fewer ones be larger than a number with more ones?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.1.NBT.B.3
Grade: 1st Grade
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: The Power of Ten and Place Value
Period: Number and Operations in Base Ten

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