Greater Than
In mathematics, the concept of "greater than" is used to compare two numbers or quantities. The symbol used to represent "greater than" is >. When comparing two numbers, if the first number is larger than the second number, we say that the first number is greater than the second number.
For example:
- 5 > 3 (read as "5 is greater than 3")
- 10 > 7 (read as "10 is greater than 7")
- 15 > 15 (read as "15 is greater than 15" - this statement is false because 15 is not greater than itself)
Study Guide
To understand the concept of "greater than", it's important to remember the following key points:
- Symbol: The symbol for "greater than" is >. Always read this symbol as "is greater than" when comparing numbers.
- Comparison: When comparing two numbers, the number on the left side of the > symbol is being compared to the number on the right side.
- Number Line: Understanding the concept of "greater than" can be visualized on a number line. Larger numbers are located to the right on the number line, while smaller numbers are located to the left.
It's important to practice identifying and using the "greater than" concept with various numbers to gain a strong understanding of this mathematical comparison.
Now that you understand the concept of "greater than", you can confidently compare numbers and quantities using the > symbol!
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Number and Operations (NCTM)
Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers, and number systems.
Understand the place-value structure of the base-ten number system and be able to represent and compare whole numbers and decimals.
Algebra (NCTM)
Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships.
Model problem situations with objects and use representations such as graphs, tables, and equations to draw conclusions.
Connections to the Grade 5 Focal Points (NCTM)
Number and Operations: Building on their work in grade 4, students extend their understanding of place value to numbers through millions and millionths in various contexts. They apply what they know about multiplication of whole numbers to larger numbers. Students also explore contexts that they can describe with negative numbers (e.g., situations of owing money or measuring elevations above and below sea level).