Grade 2: Comparing Numbers on a Number Line

Students compare numbers on a number line in this small group mini-lesson. Teachers will present a screen that models how comparison statements (>, <, =) change based on the values on the number line. Students practice comparing two numbers on a number line and using comparison statements on their worksheets.

By Zach Wissner-Gross

Learning goals: Today's Goals • Use the number line to compare numbers. • Language Goal: Explain how a number to the right of a given number is greater than the given number, and how a number to the left of the given number is less than the given number. (Speaking and Listening) Prep Checklist • Click Project Screens to show the Teacher Presentation screen to your students. There are Teacher Moves and Sample Responses to guide this opener. • Distribute the Student Edition Paper Resource to each student. • You can launch your lesson with the Teacher Presentation screen, then transition into the Modeled Review, Guided Practice, and then Check for understanding. Use the Teacher Edition to guide instruction. Materials • Print the Student Edition Paper Resource ahead of time. • Print or review the Teacher Edition to guide instruction.