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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Comparing Numbers

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Young mathematicians spin their way to a deeper number sense with this fun, collaborative activity. Using two spinners, one with the numbers 0-9 and the other with the decades 00-90, pairs of learners take turns building and comparing...
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Interactive
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Compare Numbers to 100: Interactive Online Practice

For Students K - 2nd
Offer your little math scholars exhaustive practice comparing numbers (to 100) and using greater than, less than, and equal to symbols. An interactive online resource provides instant feedback. And you get a second chance when your...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Which Number is Greater? Which Number is Less? How do you Know?

For Teachers K Standards
When comparing groups of objects, it's easy for children to identify which has more, but it's not so easy for them to explain their reasoning. This simple whole-group activity provides multiple opportunities for learners to compare...
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Worksheet
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Comparing Numbers Up to 10 Guided Lesson

For Students K
Kindergartners demonstrate their ability to identify which numbers are the largest, the smallest, and equal to other numbers using this one-page learning exercise. They must also count the total numbers in a series. 
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Curated OER

Number Line Snacks: Compare Numbers to 10

For Teachers K
Kindergarteners put Cheerios or cheddar fish on two number lines (up to 10 each) and identify which number the snack pieces indicate. They compare numbers after eating a few of each snack, and get an introduction to addition and...
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Worksheet
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Comparing Numbers; Same/Equal; Counting

For Students K - 2nd
This instructional activity will help visual learners in how to compare numbers. By having candy images on the instructional activity itself, your class will enjoy counting and trying to solve the subsequent word problems.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Ordering Numbers

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Deepen the number sense of young mathematicians with this unique ordering exercise. Given a list of the numbers 1, 5, 10, 50, and 100, young learners must determine where the numbers from a second list fit in the sequence. To increase...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Larger and Smaller Numbers

For Students Pre-K - K
Those new to numbers will enjoy this coloring activity as they examine pairs of numbers and compare their value. For the first set of five, they color the boxed smaller number. For the second set of five, they color the larger. Numbers...
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Worksheet
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Comparing Numbers: Circle the Set with Fewer

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this comparing numbers worksheet, students examine 6 pairs of pictured shapes. Students determine and identify the set in each pair that has fewer shapes.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Counting Objects

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What an easy way to practice counting and comparing numbers! Learners examine four sets of drawings, each with two types of objects pictured. They count each object, writing the number below. Then, they color in the item with fewer...
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Worksheet
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Larger and Smaller Numbers

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this comparing numbers from one to twenty worksheet, students observe numbers in groups of four boxes, compare the numbers, and color each box with the largest number. Students color 4 boxes.
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Worksheet
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Larger and Smaller Numbers 5

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this comparing numbers from one to ten worksheet, students observe groups of four boxes, compare the numbers, and color each box with the greater number. Students solve 6 problems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lots of Lakes: Greater Than, Less Than

For Teachers K - 1st
To set up this activity, your class explores Minnesota's nickname as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, and the back of the state quarter that features a Minnesota lake. Young mathematicians compare the number 1 to the number 10,000 with support...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Sort and Count

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Young mathematicians are on their feet and moving around in this primary grade sorting activity. After giving each child an object or picture card, they then sort themselves into groups, counting to see which has the most or least...
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Worksheet
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Comparing Numbers Up to 10 Step-by-Step Lesson

For Students K
A teacher resource, this scripted lesson details how to explain to learners the steps involved in determining which numbers in a series are bigger or smaller than a given number. The referenced pupil worksheet is not included.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Numeracy

For Teachers K
Pupils review numbers, number systems and the number operations through the use of online webpages.
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Printables
Center for Innovation in Education

Unifix Cubes

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Support young mathematicians with building a strong foundational number-sense using this series of printable Unifix® cube strips. Adaptable to the teaching of a variety of different concepts, from basic counting and cardinality, to...
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Worksheet
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Most and Least

For Students K - 1st
Which one has the most? Each row has three sets of identical objects, and scholars compare the sets to determine which has the most or the least (they find the most for the first four and the least for the last four). One example is...
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Worksheet
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Count the Objects

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Are there more apples or pears? Learners count images of familiar objects, and write the number below. Then, they color the object group with the most in number. There are four sets of objects to compare. Consider having students circle...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Organizing and Understanding, Step-by-Step

For Students K - 1st
Use this number comparison and counting worksheet as an overhead projection for the whole class, because the answer is explained on the bottom half of the sheet. Cover the answer and reveal it once learners have tried it themselves. They...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Growing Bean Plants

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Plant growth experiments offer rich, cross-curricular learning opportunities that can really excite and engage young learners. In this series, children work in pairs planting, measuring, and comparing the height of bean plants in order...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Which Weighs More? Which Weighs Less?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Expand the the comparative language of young mathematicians with a hand-on weight measurement activity. Working independently or in pairs, children compare the weight of large wooden blocks to various other classroom objects, recording...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Equality Number Sentences

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Understanding the concept of equality is fundamental to the success of young mathematicians. To explore this basic idea, children compare the dots arranged in pairs of rectangles in order to determine whether or not they contain an equal...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Longer and Heavier? Shorter and Heavier?

For Teachers K Standards
For many young children it seems obvious that longer objects are heavier than shorter objects. This assumption is put to the test as the class investigates the relationship between length and weight in a whole-group activity. Using a...

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