Dive into Math 1:  Comparing Numbers			 	

The student will be able to compare 2-digit numbers for size.


Activity

Activity one: King of the Castle

Selected child wears a crown and reaches into a bag of numeral 
cards (10-99) and selects one card.  In turn, a child will 
select a card from the bag hoping to get a numeral that is 
greater because that student then becomes King of the Castle 
until a student chooses a numeral greater than his.

Activity two: Randomly distribute one numeral card to each 
student.  Teacher will then select a card and give a direction 
such as,"Anyone with a number greater than mine, stand up/stand 
by chalkboard/hop on one foot/ imitate a monkey/sneeze etc.

Activity three: Numeral cards 10-99. 4 students play.  Lay one 
card in turn. STudent with the greatest number takes all the 
cards for his pile.  Student with the largest pile wins.

Worksheets: Design worksheets in which:

i) the student circles the greater/est number.
ii) the student colours the object with the greatest number. 
(eg. 4 penguins on icebergs numbers 48,84,40,80-they colour 84.)

Assessment: Make anecdotal observations of students 
participation during activities.  Evaluate worksheets.