1.2.G
The Standard
represent the comparison of two numbers to 100 using the symbols >, <, or =
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Mathematics
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students compare two numbers from 0 to 100 and choose the correct comparison symbol. They use tens, ones, or a number line to explain which number is greater.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student correctly writes number sentences such as 47 > 39 and 62 = 62. The student reads each sentence aloud and explains the choice using tens and ones.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may think the symbol points to the greater number. Some compare only the ones digits, so they may claim 29 is greater than 31.
How to Assess It
- Exit ticket: Complete 38 __ 42, 56 __ 56, and 71 __ 69. Choose one answer and explain it using tens and ones.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Have students build 34 and 43 with base-ten blocks, then place the correct symbol card between the models.
Ask, “Mia says 28 is greater than 41 because 8 is greater than 1. Is she correct?”
Partners draw four digit cards, make two two-digit numbers, compare them, and earn a point for a correct symbol and explanation.
Compare the numbers of two classroom supplies, such as 26 crayons and 31 markers, then write and read the number sentence.
Keep exploring
Related Standards
- 4.2.C
compare and order whole numbers to 1,000,000,000 and represent comparisons using the symbols >, <, or =
- 3.2.D
compare and order whole numbers up to 100,000 and represent comparisons using the symbols >, <, or =
- 5.2.B
compare and order two decimals to thousandths and represent comparisons using the symbols >, <, or =
- 4.3.D
compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators and represent the comparison using the symbols >, =, or <
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