Stage 1 · Numbers & Counting

1.4.3 The greater-than, less-than, and equals signs

1.4 Compare and Line Up: Comparing and Ordering

Point 3 of 5

1.4.3 The greater-than, less-than, and equals signs

Core idea

The pointy end faces the smaller number and the open end faces the bigger one: 5 > 3, 3 < 5, 4 = 4 — the symbol's mouth opens toward the larger number

Module goal. Learn to use place value to quickly compare and order numbers, and bring in symbols to express how they relate in size
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