Roll two foam number cubes to create two equations. For example :
4+5

6+4
What sign would we put between these two equations? (<)
Create a few more examples for the entire class to work on. Then divide
the class into pairs and pass out a set of comparison signs and foam
number cubes to each pair.
The partners should sit shoulder to shoulder so they can view the signs
from the same direction. Have one partner roll the cubes to create an
equation (as you did during the whole class activity). Have the other
partner decide which comparison sign (<, >, or =) is appropriate for the
equation.
Partners should take turns creating math equations and deciding on
which comparison sign fits the equations. Students below grade level
can compare addition equations, while more advanced students can
compare addition, subtraction and multiplication equations.
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- Comparison Signs
sheet
- Foam number
cubes
- UNO® by Mattel
Comparison Symbols
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>
=
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>
=
<
>
=
<
>
=
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