Compare and order
Comparing numbers with >, < and =, and putting them in ascending or descending order. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.
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Bigger or smaller?
- Count the digits: more digits = bigger number (whole numbers).
- Same number of digits? Compare from the left, place by place.
- The first place that differs decides.
| Sign | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| > | greater than | 5 431 > 5 413 |
| < | less than | 2 099 < 2 100 |
| = | equal to | 3 000 = 3 000 |
Big numbers: 305 482 167 or 305 428 167? Same number of digits, so compare from the left. The first difference is in the ten thousands place (8 > 2), so 305 482 167 > 305 428 167.
Ascending and descending
- Ascending order: from small to big: 213; 231; 312.
- Descending order: from big to small: 312; 231; 213.
The open mouth of > and < always eats the bigger number.
Remember this and test yourself
- More digits = bigger whole number.
- Compare from the left, place by place.
- > greater than, < less than.
- Ascending = small to big; descending = big to small.
Write these points in your book. Read them again the night before the test.
The crocodile eats the bigger number.
Important words
First say the answer yourself, then turn the card over.
Match column A to column B
Tap a word in column A, then its meaning in column B. You can also start in column B.
Now the real quiz!
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Follows CAPS for Grade 6 Mathematics. Always check your teacher’s notes and textbook too.