Comparing Numbers Lesson Plan 2nd Grade. Introduction to begin the lesson tell the class that they will be practicing comparing numbers. If they are the same then they can compare digits in the next place value.
Ask for a student volunteer to define the word compare. In this lesson students will compare and order numbers using what they know about place value. Write the terms greater than less than and equal to on the whiteboard.
Then ask a volunteer to explain what to do when both numbers are the same.
Strong place value recognition is a necessity to order estimate round and check for the accuracy of numbers. Compare two three digit numbers based on meanings of the hundreds tens and ones digits using and symbols to record the results of comparisons. Remind students that when comparing numbers we compare the digits from left to right. Comparing numbers a k 3 animated math resource page with lesson plans and teaching tips shows how to compare inequalities and use symbols like greater than less than and equal to.
