Chapter 4: Comparing and Ordering Numbers
Learn Grade 2 mathematics with very-beginner explanations, original worked examples, practice, reasoning, and review.
Chapter Overview
This chapter teaches Comparing and Ordering Numbers with simple explanations, visual thinking, worked examples, practice, and review.
4.1 Comparing two numbers
Comparing two numbers is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words. Use objects, drawings, number lines, tables, or number sentences when useful.
10 Worked Examples with Answers
Worked Example 1
Problem: Use 10 and 18 to make a simple example about Comparing two numbers.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing two numbers.
Worked Example 2
Problem: Use 19 and 3 to make a simple example about Comparing two numbers.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing two numbers.
Worked Example 3
Problem: Use 3 and 4 to make a simple example about Comparing two numbers.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing two numbers.
Worked Example 4
Problem: Use 18 and 13 to make a simple example about Comparing two numbers.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing two numbers.
Worked Example 5
Problem: Use 15 and 12 to make a simple example about Comparing two numbers.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing two numbers.
Worked Example 6
Problem: Use 2 and 13 to make a simple example about Comparing two numbers.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing two numbers.
Worked Example 7
Problem: Use 18 and 3 to make a simple example about Comparing two numbers.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing two numbers.
Worked Example 8
Problem: Use 11 and 10 to make a simple example about Comparing two numbers.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing two numbers.
Worked Example 9
Problem: Use 14 and 9 to make a simple example about Comparing two numbers.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing two numbers.
Worked Example 10
Problem: Use 10 and 8 to make a simple example about Comparing two numbers.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing two numbers.
4.2 Greater than
Greater than is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words. Use objects, drawings, number lines, tables, or number sentences when useful.
10 Worked Examples with Answers
Worked Example 1
Problem: Use 15 and 2 to make a simple example about Greater than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Greater than.
Worked Example 2
Problem: Use 20 and 17 to make a simple example about Greater than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Greater than.
Worked Example 3
Problem: Use 8 and 10 to make a simple example about Greater than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Greater than.
Worked Example 4
Problem: Use 1 and 9 to make a simple example about Greater than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Greater than.
Worked Example 5
Problem: Use 15 and 19 to make a simple example about Greater than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Greater than.
Worked Example 6
Problem: Use 8 and 18 to make a simple example about Greater than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Greater than.
Worked Example 7
Problem: Use 14 and 7 to make a simple example about Greater than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Greater than.
Worked Example 8
Problem: Use 11 and 14 to make a simple example about Greater than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Greater than.
Worked Example 9
Problem: Use 13 and 12 to make a simple example about Greater than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Greater than.
Worked Example 10
Problem: Use 6 and 12 to make a simple example about Greater than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Greater than.
4.3 Less than
Less than is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words. Use objects, drawings, number lines, tables, or number sentences when useful.
10 Worked Examples with Answers
Worked Example 1
Problem: Use 13 and 9 to make a simple example about Less than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Less than.
Worked Example 2
Problem: Use 14 and 5 to make a simple example about Less than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Less than.
Worked Example 3
Problem: Use 1 and 1 to make a simple example about Less than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Less than.
Worked Example 4
Problem: Use 13 and 19 to make a simple example about Less than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Less than.
Worked Example 5
Problem: Use 8 and 14 to make a simple example about Less than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Less than.
Worked Example 6
Problem: Use 4 and 19 to make a simple example about Less than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Less than.
Worked Example 7
Problem: Use 20 and 1 to make a simple example about Less than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Less than.
Worked Example 8
Problem: Use 14 and 18 to make a simple example about Less than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Less than.
Worked Example 9
Problem: Use 1 and 6 to make a simple example about Less than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Less than.
Worked Example 10
Problem: Use 10 and 4 to make a simple example about Less than.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Less than.
4.4 Equal to
Equal to is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words. Use objects, drawings, number lines, tables, or number sentences when useful.
10 Worked Examples with Answers
Worked Example 1
Problem: Use 1 and 14 to make a simple example about Equal to.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Equal to.
Worked Example 2
Problem: Use 3 and 9 to make a simple example about Equal to.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Equal to.
Worked Example 3
Problem: Use 19 and 2 to make a simple example about Equal to.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Equal to.
Worked Example 4
Problem: Use 17 and 15 to make a simple example about Equal to.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Equal to.
Worked Example 5
Problem: Use 18 and 7 to make a simple example about Equal to.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Equal to.
Worked Example 6
Problem: Use 4 and 7 to make a simple example about Equal to.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Equal to.
Worked Example 7
Problem: Use 17 and 15 to make a simple example about Equal to.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Equal to.
Worked Example 8
Problem: Use 5 and 11 to make a simple example about Equal to.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Equal to.
Worked Example 9
Problem: Use 16 and 7 to make a simple example about Equal to.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Equal to.
Worked Example 10
Problem: Use 15 and 20 to make a simple example about Equal to.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Equal to.
4.5 Comparing hundreds first
Place value tells how much a digit is worth because of its position in a number. Use objects, drawings, number lines, tables, or number sentences when useful.
10 Worked Examples with Answers
Worked Example 1
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 139?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 3 tens, 9 ones
Worked Example 2
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 192?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 9 tens, 2 ones
Worked Example 3
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 162?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 6 tens, 2 ones
Worked Example 4
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 141?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 4 tens, 1 ones
Worked Example 5
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 156?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 5 tens, 6 ones
Worked Example 6
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 106?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 0 tens, 6 ones
Worked Example 7
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 191?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 9 tens, 1 ones
Worked Example 8
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 159?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 5 tens, 9 ones
Worked Example 9
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 121?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 2 tens, 1 ones
Worked Example 10
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 139?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 3 tens, 9 ones
4.6 Comparing tens when hundreds match
Place value tells how much a digit is worth because of its position in a number. Use objects, drawings, number lines, tables, or number sentences when useful.
10 Worked Examples with Answers
Worked Example 1
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 153?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 5 tens, 3 ones
Worked Example 2
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 103?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 0 tens, 3 ones
Worked Example 3
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 161?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 6 tens, 1 ones
Worked Example 4
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 195?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 9 tens, 5 ones
Worked Example 5
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 183?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 8 tens, 3 ones
Worked Example 6
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 178?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 7 tens, 8 ones
Worked Example 7
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 165?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 6 tens, 5 ones
Worked Example 8
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 191?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 9 tens, 1 ones
Worked Example 9
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 147?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 4 tens, 7 ones
Worked Example 10
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 116?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 1 tens, 6 ones
4.7 Comparing ones when tens match
Place value tells how much a digit is worth because of its position in a number. Use objects, drawings, number lines, tables, or number sentences when useful.
10 Worked Examples with Answers
Worked Example 1
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 170?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 7 tens, 0 ones
Worked Example 2
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 151?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 5 tens, 1 ones
Worked Example 3
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 143?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 4 tens, 3 ones
Worked Example 4
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 108?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 0 tens, 8 ones
Worked Example 5
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 109?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 0 tens, 9 ones
Worked Example 6
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 119?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 1 tens, 9 ones
Worked Example 7
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 160?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 6 tens, 0 ones
Worked Example 8
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 143?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 4 tens, 3 ones
Worked Example 9
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 186?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 8 tens, 6 ones
Worked Example 10
Problem: How many hundreds, tens, and ones are in 149?
- Read the hundreds digit.
- Read the tens digit.
- Read the ones digit.
Very beginner explanation: Position tells place value.
Answer: 1 hundred, 4 tens, 9 ones
4.8 Ordering least to greatest
Ordering least to greatest is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words. Use objects, drawings, number lines, tables, or number sentences when useful.
10 Worked Examples with Answers
Worked Example 1
Problem: Use 11 and 5 to make a simple example about Ordering least to greatest.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering least to greatest.
Worked Example 2
Problem: Use 8 and 1 to make a simple example about Ordering least to greatest.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering least to greatest.
Worked Example 3
Problem: Use 12 and 6 to make a simple example about Ordering least to greatest.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering least to greatest.
Worked Example 4
Problem: Use 3 and 3 to make a simple example about Ordering least to greatest.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering least to greatest.
Worked Example 5
Problem: Use 14 and 4 to make a simple example about Ordering least to greatest.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering least to greatest.
Worked Example 6
Problem: Use 12 and 4 to make a simple example about Ordering least to greatest.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering least to greatest.
Worked Example 7
Problem: Use 9 and 12 to make a simple example about Ordering least to greatest.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering least to greatest.
Worked Example 8
Problem: Use 20 and 6 to make a simple example about Ordering least to greatest.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering least to greatest.
Worked Example 9
Problem: Use 10 and 5 to make a simple example about Ordering least to greatest.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering least to greatest.
Worked Example 10
Problem: Use 18 and 4 to make a simple example about Ordering least to greatest.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering least to greatest.
4.9 Ordering greatest to least
Ordering greatest to least is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words. Use objects, drawings, number lines, tables, or number sentences when useful.
10 Worked Examples with Answers
Worked Example 1
Problem: Use 12 and 12 to make a simple example about Ordering greatest to least.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering greatest to least.
Worked Example 2
Problem: Use 2 and 10 to make a simple example about Ordering greatest to least.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering greatest to least.
Worked Example 3
Problem: Use 16 and 16 to make a simple example about Ordering greatest to least.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering greatest to least.
Worked Example 4
Problem: Use 20 and 10 to make a simple example about Ordering greatest to least.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering greatest to least.
Worked Example 5
Problem: Use 18 and 1 to make a simple example about Ordering greatest to least.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering greatest to least.
Worked Example 6
Problem: Use 10 and 18 to make a simple example about Ordering greatest to least.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering greatest to least.
Worked Example 7
Problem: Use 5 and 19 to make a simple example about Ordering greatest to least.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering greatest to least.
Worked Example 8
Problem: Use 13 and 9 to make a simple example about Ordering greatest to least.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering greatest to least.
Worked Example 9
Problem: Use 18 and 9 to make a simple example about Ordering greatest to least.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering greatest to least.
Worked Example 10
Problem: Use 7 and 3 to make a simple example about Ordering greatest to least.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Ordering greatest to least.
4.10 Comparing quantities with models
Comparing quantities with models is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words. Use objects, drawings, number lines, tables, or number sentences when useful.
10 Worked Examples with Answers
Worked Example 1
Problem: Use 12 and 9 to make a simple example about Comparing quantities with models.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing quantities with models.
Worked Example 2
Problem: Use 19 and 9 to make a simple example about Comparing quantities with models.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing quantities with models.
Worked Example 3
Problem: Use 14 and 14 to make a simple example about Comparing quantities with models.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing quantities with models.
Worked Example 4
Problem: Use 19 and 13 to make a simple example about Comparing quantities with models.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing quantities with models.
Worked Example 5
Problem: Use 9 and 11 to make a simple example about Comparing quantities with models.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing quantities with models.
Worked Example 6
Problem: Use 16 and 7 to make a simple example about Comparing quantities with models.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing quantities with models.
Worked Example 7
Problem: Use 19 and 10 to make a simple example about Comparing quantities with models.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing quantities with models.
Worked Example 8
Problem: Use 20 and 18 to make a simple example about Comparing quantities with models.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing quantities with models.
Worked Example 9
Problem: Use 4 and 7 to make a simple example about Comparing quantities with models.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing quantities with models.
Worked Example 10
Problem: Use 2 and 18 to make a simple example about Comparing quantities with models.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Comparing quantities with models.
4.11 Explaining a comparison
Explaining a comparison is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words. Use objects, drawings, number lines, tables, or number sentences when useful.
10 Worked Examples with Answers
Worked Example 1
Problem: Use 9 and 15 to make a simple example about Explaining a comparison.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Explaining a comparison.
Worked Example 2
Problem: Use 5 and 19 to make a simple example about Explaining a comparison.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Explaining a comparison.
Worked Example 3
Problem: Use 14 and 7 to make a simple example about Explaining a comparison.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Explaining a comparison.
Worked Example 4
Problem: Use 19 and 5 to make a simple example about Explaining a comparison.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Explaining a comparison.
Worked Example 5
Problem: Use 3 and 10 to make a simple example about Explaining a comparison.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Explaining a comparison.
Worked Example 6
Problem: Use 2 and 4 to make a simple example about Explaining a comparison.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Explaining a comparison.
Worked Example 7
Problem: Use 15 and 2 to make a simple example about Explaining a comparison.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Explaining a comparison.
Worked Example 8
Problem: Use 3 and 3 to make a simple example about Explaining a comparison.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Explaining a comparison.
Worked Example 9
Problem: Use 3 and 4 to make a simple example about Explaining a comparison.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Explaining a comparison.
Worked Example 10
Problem: Use 5 and 13 to make a simple example about Explaining a comparison.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Explaining a comparison.
4.12 Mixed ordering practice
Mixed ordering practice is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words. Use objects, drawings, number lines, tables, or number sentences when useful.
10 Worked Examples with Answers
Worked Example 1
Problem: Use 14 and 7 to make a simple example about Mixed ordering practice.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Mixed ordering practice.
Worked Example 2
Problem: Use 12 and 19 to make a simple example about Mixed ordering practice.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Mixed ordering practice.
Worked Example 3
Problem: Use 2 and 14 to make a simple example about Mixed ordering practice.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Mixed ordering practice.
Worked Example 4
Problem: Use 4 and 5 to make a simple example about Mixed ordering practice.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Mixed ordering practice.
Worked Example 5
Problem: Use 16 and 14 to make a simple example about Mixed ordering practice.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Mixed ordering practice.
Worked Example 6
Problem: Use 9 and 16 to make a simple example about Mixed ordering practice.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Mixed ordering practice.
Worked Example 7
Problem: Use 9 and 12 to make a simple example about Mixed ordering practice.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Mixed ordering practice.
Worked Example 8
Problem: Use 2 and 16 to make a simple example about Mixed ordering practice.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Mixed ordering practice.
Worked Example 9
Problem: Use 1 and 13 to make a simple example about Mixed ordering practice.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Mixed ordering practice.
Worked Example 10
Problem: Use 1 and 5 to make a simple example about Mixed ordering practice.
- Recall the topic meaning.
- Use objects, a drawing, or a number sentence.
- Check that the example matches the idea.
Very beginner explanation: Simple models make Grade 2 ideas easier to understand.
Answer: A correct Grade 2 example of Mixed ordering practice.
30 Review Questions and Answers
Q1. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Comparing two numbers?
Answer: Comparing two numbers is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q2. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Greater than?
Answer: Greater than is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q3. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Less than?
Answer: Less than is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q4. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Equal to?
Answer: Equal to is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q5. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Comparing hundreds first?
Answer: Place value tells how much a digit is worth because of its position in a number.
Q6. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Comparing tens when hundreds match?
Answer: Place value tells how much a digit is worth because of its position in a number.
Q7. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Comparing ones when tens match?
Answer: Place value tells how much a digit is worth because of its position in a number.
Q8. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Ordering least to greatest?
Answer: Ordering least to greatest is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q9. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Ordering greatest to least?
Answer: Ordering greatest to least is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q10. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Comparing quantities with models?
Answer: Comparing quantities with models is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q11. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Explaining a comparison?
Answer: Explaining a comparison is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q12. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Mixed ordering practice?
Answer: Mixed ordering practice is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q13. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Comparing two numbers?
Answer: Comparing two numbers is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q14. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Greater than?
Answer: Greater than is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q15. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Less than?
Answer: Less than is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q16. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Equal to?
Answer: Equal to is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q17. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Comparing hundreds first?
Answer: Place value tells how much a digit is worth because of its position in a number.
Q18. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Comparing tens when hundreds match?
Answer: Place value tells how much a digit is worth because of its position in a number.
Q19. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Comparing ones when tens match?
Answer: Place value tells how much a digit is worth because of its position in a number.
Q20. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Ordering least to greatest?
Answer: Ordering least to greatest is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q21. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Ordering greatest to least?
Answer: Ordering greatest to least is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q22. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Comparing quantities with models?
Answer: Comparing quantities with models is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q23. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Explaining a comparison?
Answer: Explaining a comparison is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q24. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Mixed ordering practice?
Answer: Mixed ordering practice is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q25. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Comparing two numbers?
Answer: Comparing two numbers is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q26. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Greater than?
Answer: Greater than is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q27. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Less than?
Answer: Less than is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q28. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Equal to?
Answer: Equal to is a Grade 2 math idea best learned with simple numbers, objects, drawings, and clear words.
Q29. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Comparing hundreds first?
Answer: Place value tells how much a digit is worth because of its position in a number.
Q30. What should a Grade 2 learner understand about Comparing tens when hundreds match?
Answer: Place value tells how much a digit is worth because of its position in a number.