Who Has More?
Sam has 34 shells. Meg has 42 shells. Let's compare them!
1st Grade MathStep 1: Look at the Tens
Each block is 1 ten. 34 has 3 tens. 42 has 4 tens. Which one has more tens?
42 has 4 tens. 34 has 3 tens. 4 tens is more than 3 tens, so 42 > 34. Meg has more shells!
Step 2: Tens the Same? Look at the Ones
53 and 56 both have 5 tens. So check the ones. Which is more?
The tens tie: 5 = 5. So look at the ones: 6 > 3. That means 56 > 53. On the line, 56 is after 53!
How to Compare
Compare Two-Digit Numbers
Step 1: Look at the tens. More tens wins!
Step 2: Tens the same? Look at the ones.
Step 3: Use a symbol: >, <, or =.
Step 2: Tens the same? Look at the ones.
Step 3: Use a symbol: >, <, or =.
> means greater than.
< means less than.
= means equal.
Solve It!
61 ? 58
Pick the symbol that makes it true.
Look at the tens first: 6 tens > 5 tens. So 61 > 58.
Word Problem
Dot has 45 cups. Sam has 47 cups. Who has more cups?
The tens tie: 4 = 4. So check the ones: 7 > 5. That means 47 > 45. Sam has more cups!
What Goes in the Blank?
38 < ?
Pick the number that makes it true.
83 has 8 tens, and 38 has just 3 tens. So 38 < 83.
Solve It!
24 ? 24
Pick the symbol that makes it true.
The tens match: 2 = 2. The ones match: 4 = 4. So 24 = 24. They are equal!
Which Is Less?
91 and 19 use the same digits. Which one is less?
Place matters! 19 has 1 ten, but 91 has 9 tens. So 19 < 91.
Challenge!
5? > 58
Pick the digit that makes it true.
The tens tie: 5 = 5. So the ones must beat 8. Just 9 works: 59 > 58!
Think About It
When could you compare two numbers at home? Tell a grown-up!
Great Work!
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