GRADE 1 · ALBERTAOUTCOME AB-G1-1N1
L5 · More, less, or equal: using = and ≠
Learning goal
“I can compare two numbers and write = or ≠ to show what I found.”
Equal sign (=) — the sign that says two numbers are the same: 5 = 5.
Not equal sign (≠) — the sign that says two numbers are not the same: 5 ≠ 8.
More — the bigger number when two numbers are compared.
Less — the smaller number when two numbers are compared.
Worked example
Compare 6 and 6. Which sign fits? Step 1: Look at the two numbers: 6 and 6. Step 2: They are the same number. Step 3: Same numbers take the equal sign: 6 = 6.
Check yourself — explain it
Why does 6 = 6 use the equal sign?
Paired problem — example still visible
Which sign fits: 9 ___ 9? -> =
Faded completion — last step is yours
"4 and 4 are the same, so 4 ___ 4." -> =
Ready to practise?
8 scored questions with a 3-rung hint ladder. Mastery needs 7/8 plus both gate questions.