| Comparing multi-digit numbers | |
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| Description | |
| Exercise Name: | Comparing multi-digit numbers |
| Math Missions: | 4th grade (U.S.) Math Mission |
| Types of Problems: | 1 |
The Comparing multi-digit numbers exercise appears under the 4th grade (U.S.) Math Mission. This exercise has students compare two numbers using the inequality symbols.
Types of problems[]
There is one type of problem that shows up in this exercise:
- Select the correct symbol: The student is given two multi-digit numbers and a blank space in between them. The student is to select the correct symbol from among the lesser than sign, greater than sign, and equals sign.
Select the correct symbol
Strategies[]
Knowledge of place value and careful reading is essential to ensure success while doing this exercise.
- This exercise is very easy to attain both accuracy badges and speed badges. With only one type of problem and a multiple choice selection it can be done very efficiently.
- The equals sign use is very seldom (or possibly not at all).
Real-life Applications[]
- Basic knowledge of numbers is essential for learning algebra and the higher maths, and numbers are used for almost everything humans do.