Idea 10of 23Builds onCompare from the biggest place
Put big numbers in order
How do you put four big numbers in order?
Today you'll discover
- which number to find first
- how close numbers are sorted
- how to order greatest to least
Think first38 450, 8 950, 38 405 and 35 999
Which list goes from least to greatest?
Decide first, then press Next. Find the shortest number, then compare the rest from the left.
A grid holding 38 450, 8 950, 38 405 and 35 999 in rows, lined up by place. Notes give each number's digit count, the ten thousands column is outlined, and a line reads 8 950 < 35 999 < 38 405 < 38 450. The last step lists the steps four classes walked in a week.
See the whole ideathe big idea and the key word, in one place
The big idea
To order numbers, compare them two at a time from the biggest place.
Least to greatest
Each number in the list is less than the next.
Key word
- least to greatest
- in order from the smallest number to the biggest
Ready to use it?
- Put four numbers in order, least to greatest or greatest to least.