Topic: Greater Than

When comparing numbers, "greater than" is used to indicate that one number is larger than another number. The symbol used to represent "greater than" is >.

Example:

5 > 3 (read as "5 is greater than 3")

How to Compare Numbers:

Look at the two numbers to be compared.
Check which number is larger.
Write the "greater than" symbol > between the numbers to show the comparison.

Practice Problems:

1) 8 ___ 4

2) 15 ___ 10

3) 20 ___ 20

Answer Key:

1) 8 > 4

2) 15 > 10

3) 20 is not greater than 20 (20 is equal to 20, so the comparison is not true)

Study Tips:

Practice comparing numbers using the "greater than" symbol >.
Use real-life examples to understand the concept, such as comparing the number of apples in two baskets.
Remember that the open end of the symbol always points to the larger number.

With this study guide, you'll be able to confidently understand and use the concept of "greater than" in comparing numbers!