This task is about writing number sentences that compare two expressions by using less than, greater than, or equal to.
Practical Task
You and a buddy will be given a pack of cards with number expressions on each card. You will also have cards with >, < and = on them.
- Shuffle the pack of cards and place it face down between you.
- The first player takes 2 cards from the pack.
- Place the first card on the left and the second card on the right.
- Choose the correct card from <, > or = to place in between the two cards to make the number sentence true, e.g., 1 + 3 = 2 + 2
- Read the number sentence to your buddy ("one plus three is equal to "two plus two").
- Write the number sentence in the box provided: 1 + 3 < 2 + 2
- Take turns until you each have five number sentences written down.
- Swap sheets and check your buddy's work before handing to your teacher.
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Number expression cards
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2+7 |
6-2 |
9+3 |
10+5 |
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6 + 5 |
8 + 8 |
14 - 7 |
6 + 7 |
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11 + 6 |
3 + 7 |
2 + 6 |
7 + 9 |
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6 + 6 |
20 - 2 |
4 + 7 |
6 + 4 |
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9 + 6 |
1 + 3 |
5 + 4 |
16 - 8 |
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15 - 2 |
12 + 5 |
9 + 9 |
4 + 3 |
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= |
< |
> |