Comparing the size of numbers

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Comparing the size of numbers

 

Students learn about comparing the size of numbers using the place value table.

Less able students can access a place value table and number line.  More able students are taught to consider the upper and lower bounds for a range of decimals.

Differentiated Learning Objectives
  • All students should be able to use < and > to compare the magnitude of integers from the place value table.
  • Most students should be able to use inequality symbols to compare the magnitude of any positive number.
  • Some students should be able to determine the upper and lower bounds for a range of numbers.
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