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02Which Car Is Faster? Unit
CMath Vo abulary is greater than: has more in size, quantity, or amount
is less than: has less in size, quantity, or amount
compare: to observe in order to find similarities and differences.
Objective: Learn how to compare 3-digit numbers Have students refer to the picture and freely
talk about whether the dinosaur or the
Which animal weighs more? The dinosaur weighs more. elephant is heavier.
570 0 0 350 Guide students to use the 3-digit numbers
750 250 750 250 (570 kg and 350 kg) to compare the weights
toward the end of their discussion.
500 500 A1: If I compare the size of the 2 animals,
the dinosaur looks heavier.
A2: I can see that the dinosaur’s weight is
greater than the elephant’s weight by
comparing the numbers on the scales
(570 kg and 350 kg).
How much does each animal weigh?
The dinosaur’s weight 570 and the elephant’s weight 350
The dinosaur weighs more. The number on the scale is greater for the
dinosaur.
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How to compare and express how big Unit Expression Example
something is in real life length long, short
Have students learn the various ways to compare height high, low 2A Unit 02 021
and express how big something is in real life. thickness thick, thin
weight heavy, light
amount large, small
distance far, close
CMath Vo abulary is greater than: has more in size, quantity, or amount
is less than: has less in size, quantity, or amount
compare: to observe in order to find similarities and differences.
Objective: Learn how to compare 3-digit numbers Have students refer to the picture and freely
talk about whether the dinosaur or the
Which animal weighs more? The dinosaur weighs more. elephant is heavier.
570 0 0 350 Guide students to use the 3-digit numbers
750 250 750 250 (570 kg and 350 kg) to compare the weights
toward the end of their discussion.
500 500 A1: If I compare the size of the 2 animals,
the dinosaur looks heavier.
A2: I can see that the dinosaur’s weight is
greater than the elephant’s weight by
comparing the numbers on the scales
(570 kg and 350 kg).
How much does each animal weigh?
The dinosaur’s weight 570 and the elephant’s weight 350
The dinosaur weighs more. The number on the scale is greater for the
dinosaur.
2. Which Car Is Faster? 13
How to compare and express how big Unit Expression Example
something is in real life length long, short
Have students learn the various ways to compare height high, low 2A Unit 02 021
and express how big something is in real life. thickness thick, thin
weight heavy, light
amount large, small
distance far, close
