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Thousands Face-Off

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Lara Creighton

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Thousands Face-Off Lesson Plan

Students will be able to accurately compare multi-digit numbers up to the thousands place using appropriate symbols (<, >, =).

Understanding how to compare numbers is a fundamental math skill essential for ordering, estimating, and solving real-world problems involving quantities and measurements.

Audience

7th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Direct instruction, guided practice, independent assessment.

Materials

Thousands Face-Off Slide Deck, Thousands Face-Off Quiz, and Thousands Face-Off Answer Key

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

  • Review the Thousands Face-Off Slide Deck and Thousands Face-Off Quiz.
    - Print copies of the Thousands Face-Off Quiz for each student.

Step 1

Introduction & Review

5 minutes

Display the Thousands Face-Off Slide Deck and quickly review the concept of comparing numbers, emphasizing place value up to the thousands.

Step 2

Quiz Distribution & Completion

20 minutes

Distribute the Thousands Face-Off Quiz to each student. Instruct students to complete the quiz independently. Remind them to show their work if applicable and to use the correct comparison symbols (<, >, =).

Step 3

Collection & Wrap-up

5 minutes

Collect all completed quizzes. Briefly address any immediate questions or common difficulties observed during the quiz. Inform students that the Thousands Face-Off Answer Key will be used for grading.

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Slide Deck

Thousands Face-Off: Quick Check!

Let's see how well we can compare numbers up to the thousands place!

Welcome students. Explain that this is a quick review and check of their understanding of comparing numbers to the thousands place.

Place Value Power!

Remember, the value of a digit depends on its place!
When comparing, always start from the largest place value (left to right).

Briefly review place value (ones, tens, hundreds, thousands). Emphasize that when comparing numbers, we always start from the leftmost digit, which represents the largest place value.

Comparison Symbols

What Do These Mean?

< (less than)
> (greater than)
= (equal to)

Quickly review the meaning of each comparison symbol. You can give a simple example like 1,500 > 1,499.

Time to Show What You Know!

You've got this! Show your best work on the quiz.

Transition to handing out the quiz. Remind students to work independently and to do their best.

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Quiz

Thousands Face-Off Quiz

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Answer Key

Thousands Face-Off Quiz Answer Key

Compare the following numbers using <, >, or =.

  1. 987 < 1,002
    • Thought Process: When comparing 987 and 1,002, we first look at the number of digits. 1,002 has four digits, meaning it has a digit in the thousands place, while 987 only has three digits. Therefore, 1,002 is greater than 987.



  2. 3,456 < 3,465
    • Thought Process: Both numbers have four digits. We compare from left to right: The thousands place (3) is the same. The hundreds place (4) is the same. In the tens place, 5 is less than 6. So, 3,456 is less than 3,465.



  3. 5,001 > 4,999
    • Thought Process: Both numbers have four digits. We compare the thousands place: 5 is greater than 4. So, 5,001 is greater than 4,999.



  4. 2,110 = 2,110
    • Thought Process: Both numbers have the same digits in all corresponding place values (thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones). Therefore, they are equal.



  5. 899 < 1,000
    • Thought Process: Similar to question 1, 1,000 has a digit in the thousands place (four digits total), while 899 only has three digits. Therefore, 899 is less than 1,000.



  6. 7,654 > 7,564
    • Thought Process: Both numbers have four digits. The thousands place (7) is the same. In the hundreds place, 6 is greater than 5. So, 7,654 is greater than 7,564.



  7. 1,234 > 123
    • Thought Process: 1,234 has four digits, meaning it has a digit in the thousands place. 123 has only three digits. Therefore, 1,234 is greater than 123.



  8. 6,060 > 6,006
    • Thought Process: Both numbers have four digits. The thousands place (6) is the same. The hundreds place (0) is the same. In the tens place, 6 is greater than 0. So, 6,060 is greater than 6,006.



  9. 4,321 > 4,320
    • Thought Process: Both numbers have four digits. The thousands place (4) is the same. The hundreds place (3) is the same. The tens place (2) is the same. In the ones place, 1 is greater than 0. So, 4,321 is greater than 4,320.



  10. 2,000 = 2,000
    • Thought Process: Both numbers have the same digits in all corresponding place values. Therefore, they are equal.
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