3rd Grade Math - Comparing and Ordering Numbers

This post explains and gives practice opportunities related to TEKS 3.2D:

compare and order whole numbers up to 100,000 and represent comparisons using the symbols >, <, or =

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Instruction

This is a straight-forward standard that builds on previous learning. First, we need to compare large numbers up to 100,000.

With that done, we can shift to the next logical step - ordering a series of large numbers up to 100,000.

Oral Language Development

Students process information through talking and conversing, not simply listening or watching a teacher demonstration. Here are so talk structures aligned with 3.2D to help you students unmute in the classroom.

You can find the Google Slide version here. You can also learn more about the Unmute model here.

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STAAR Practice

Between 2016 and 2023 (including redesign practice), this readiness standard has been tested 12 times on the STAAR test. Videos explaining each problem can be found below. If you'd rather take a quiz over these questions, click here. The videos below are linked to each question in the quiz as answer explanations after the quiz is submitted.

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