Comparing Large Numbers

Start at the left and find the first difference.

10 problems · about 13 minutes · 4.NBT.A.2

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Figure — use these to answer the problems

Compare from the biggest unit down, then choose the symbol.

Left

452

Right

419

452 is greater than 419.

Left452

Right419

Figure 1

From earlier lessons. Loosen up before the new work.

3 problems

From “Reading and Writing Large Numbers”
60,000 + 700 + 8 in digits?
Answer
From “Ten Times Bigger”
In 6,283, what is the 2 worth?
Answer
3
From “Reading and Writing Large Numbers”
What does a comma do in a large number?
- It groups the digits in threes.
- It marks a decimal point.

Straightforward practice. Get the method working first.

3 problems

Which is bigger, 32,450 or 32,405?
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5
Where do you start comparing?
- At the left, with the biggest place.
- At the right, with the ones.
Which is bigger, 54,321 or 54,231?
Answer

The same ideas with more to keep track of.

1 problem

Mixed problems. Work out what kind of question it is before you start.

3 problems

Which is bigger, 70,000 or 69,999?
Answer
Two Cities
One town has 23,481 people and another has 23,900. Which number is bigger: 23,481 or 23,900?
Answer
Counting Digits
Which is bigger, 9,999 or 10,000?
Answer