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Comparison of Numbers — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 1 · Mathematics

3 concept maps of Comparison of Numbers for ICSE Class 1 Mathematics, each also written out as a text outline.

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3 Concept Maps

Comparison of Numbers - Complete Concept Map

Comparison of Numbers - Complete Concept Map

The map in words

  • Comparison of Numbers
    • Equal and Unequal
      • Equal sign =
      • Not equal sign ≠
      • Same quantities
      • Different quantities
    • Ordering Symbols
      • Greater than >
        • Larger number
        • Pointed side to smaller
      • Less than <
        • Smaller number
        • Pointed side to smaller
    • Position Concepts
      • Before
        • Smaller number
      • After
        • Larger number
      • Between
        • Middle position
    • Arrangement Methods
      • Ascending Order
        • Small to Large
        • Increasing
      • Descending Order
        • Large to Small
        • Decreasing
    • Finding Extremes
      • Greatest Number
        • Largest in group
        • Last in ascending
      • Smallest Number
        • Least in group
        • Last in descending
    • Advanced Concepts
      • Counting by Tens
        • 10, 20, 30, etc
        • Skip counting pattern

Comparison of Numbers - Complete Overview

Comparison of Numbers - Complete Overview

The map in words

  • Comparison of Numbers
    • Equal and Unequal
      • Equal Sign equals
      • Not Equal Sign not equals
      • Same numbers are equal
      • Different numbers are unequal
    • Greater and Less Than
      • Greater Than sign
        • Wide side faces big number
        • Crocodile Trick
      • Less Than sign
        • Pointed side faces small number
      • Compare Tens first
      • Then compare Ones
    • Before After Between
      • Before means one less
      • After means one more
      • Between means in the middle
    • Ascending Order
      • Smallest to Biggest
      • Going UP like stairs
      • Increasing Order
    • Descending Order
      • Biggest to Smallest
      • Going DOWN like stairs
      • Decreasing Order
    • Greatest and Smallest
      • Greatest is the Biggest
      • Smallest is the Least
    • Numbers by Ten
      • 10 20 30 40 50
      • 60 70 80 90 100
      • All end in zero

How to Compare Two Numbers - Step-by-Step Decision Tree

How to Compare Two Numbers - Step-by-Step Decision Tree

The map in words

  • Start: Compare Two Numbers
    • Look at Tens Digits
      • Tens Digits Different: Compare Tens Place
        • First Tens > Second Tens: Use > symbol
          • Answer Found
        • First Tens < Second Tens: Use < symbol
      • Tens Digits Same: Look at Ones Place
        • Ones Digits Same: Use = symbol
        • First Ones > Second Ones: Use > symbol
        • First Ones < Second Ones: Use < symbol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Comparison of Numbers for ICSE Class 1 Mathematics?
Key topics in Comparison of Numbers include Equal and Not Equal, Greater Than and Less Than, Before, After, and Between, Ascending and Descending Order. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 1 exams.
What do the concept maps for Comparison of Numbers show?
The 3 maps show how the ideas in Comparison of Numbers connect: Comparison of Numbers - Complete Concept Map; Comparison of Numbers - Complete Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Comparison of Numbers for Class 1 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Comparison of Numbers. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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