Greater and Smaller
Kindergarten · Math · Comparing Numbers · Oregon, USA
Lesson Summary
Use the words greater than and less than to compare two numbers.
Explanation
When we say a number is greater, we mean it is bigger. When we say a number is less, we mean it is smaller. For example, 8 is greater than 3, and 3 is less than 8. You can think of a hungry alligator that always opens its mouth toward the bigger number to help you remember.
Practice Questions
Q1: Is 6 greater than or less than 2?
Answer: Greater than
Q2: Is 1 greater than or less than 5?
Answer: Less than
Q3: Which number is greater: 10 or 7?
Answer: 10
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What is Greater and Smaller in Kindergarten Math?+
Greater and Smaller is a lesson in the Comparing Numbers chapter of Kindergarten Math. It is part of the Oregon, USA school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.
What grade level covers Greater and Smaller?+
Greater and Smaller is taught in Kindergarten as part of the Math curriculum in Oregon, USA.
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