

Knowing which is greater gives you the idea of which one is more important. You love things differently and that is why in mathematics, there are symbols that show which one is greater than or less than the other number. This game is perfect for learning center rotations. 2nd Grade Comparison Game - Greater than, less or equal to - Things that are important to you have different values, some are greater than the other and the other is lesser than the other. When answers are incorrect, the bone is knocked away by a meteor or beamed aboard an alien spaceship. When answers are correct, the bone is caught by the dog. On the following screen is a colorful space dog who is trying to catch a bone. Students should have scratch paper available if needed. Students then apply their knowledge to add fractions together to see if the sum is correctly labeled as less than or greater than in the game. In Fractions, Greater Than or Less Than, students will gain needed practice to be able to discern if one fraction is larger than another based on previous knowledge. Comparison of fractions to each other requires the student to be able to learn and comprehend the sizes of fractions and how the relate to each other when added together. Fractions are used in cooking, building, sewing, and many more every day activities. Important symbol or signs used to identify the numbers to understand the bigger number, smaller number and the number that is equal. Understanding Fractions is essential in the 4 th grade curriculum and a lifetime skill. Pass out white boards and markers and allow students to practice making these three symbols (greater than, less than, and the equivalent/equal sign) for a.
