Georgia 3.NR.1.2
The Standard
Use place value reasoning to compare multi-digit numbers up to 10,000, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons.
Georgia's K-12 Mathematics Standards · Use place value reasoning to represent, read, write, and compare numerical values up to 10,000 and round whole numbers up to 1,000.
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students inspect digits from the greatest place to the ones place until they find a difference. They use <, >, or = and explain which place determines the comparison.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student correctly compares numbers with the same or different numbers of digits. The student identifies the first unequal place and chooses the correct symbol without relying on guessing.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may compare only the first digit they notice or assume a number with a larger digit anywhere is greater. They may reverse the < and > symbols or ignore zeros used as placeholders.
How to Assess It
- Exit ticket: Fill in <, >, or = for 3,908 __ 3,890, 7,040 __ 7,400, and 5,006 __ 5,006. Circle the first place that proves each answer.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Build two numbers with place value disks, compare the first unequal place, and place a symbol card between the models.
Write which number is greater, 6,089 or 6,098, and explain how the first unequal digit proves the answer.
Play Compare and Capture by drawing four digit cards, building the greatest possible number, and awarding the round to the larger number.
Post two event attendance totals under 10,000 and have students choose the better-attended event using a comparison statement.
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Related Standards
- 2.NR.1.3
Represent, compare, and order whole numbers to 1000 with an emphasis on place value and equality. Use >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons.
- 3.PAR.3.5
Use place value reasoning and properties of operations to multiply one-digit whole numbers by multiples of 10, in the range 10-90.
- 4.NR.1.3
Use place value reasoning to represent, compare, and order multi-digit numbers, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons.
- 3.NR.1
Use place value reasoning to represent, read, write, and compare numerical values up to 10,000 and round whole numbers up to 1,000.
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