GRADE 2 · ALBERTAOUTCOME AB-G2-2N1
L2 · Comparing quantities: greater than, less than, equal to
Learning goal
“I can compare two numbers and say greater than, less than, or equal to.”
Compare — to look at two amounts and say how they match up.
Greater than — more than. 47 is greater than 35.
Less than — fewer than. 35 is less than 47.
Equal to — exactly the same amount. 24 is equal to 24.
Worked example
Compare 47 and 35. Step 1: Look at the tens first. 47 has 4 tens; 35 has 3 tens. Step 2: 4 tens is more than 3 tens, and the ones cannot change that. Step 3: 47 is greater than 35.
Check yourself — explain it
Why do we look at the tens first?
Paired problem — example still visible
Compare 63 and 58. -> 63 is greater (6 tens beat 5 tens).
Faded completion — last step is yours
"Compare 82 and 79. Tens: 8 and 7. So 82 is ___ than 79." -> greater
Ready to practise?
10 scored questions with a 3-rung hint ladder. Mastery needs 8/10 plus both gate questions.