Grade 4

Unit 1:
Building Number
Sense: Whole
Numbers Mathematics
Lesson 4
Lesson x.y
Comparing and Ordering
Lesson Title
Numbers up to 1,000,000

Mathematics
 Learning Competency/Competencies

At the end of this lesson, the learners should be able to compare numbers
up to 1,000,000 using =, <, >.

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 Learning Targets

At the end of this lesson, the learner should be able to do the following:

● Compare two whole numbers up to 1,000,000 using the proper

relation symbols.
● Arrange whole numbers up to 1,000,000 in ascending or descending
order.
● Solve word problems involving comparing and ordering numbers up
to 1,000,000.

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Have you ever thought about how big the number
1,000,000 is?
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Imagine if you had 1,000,000 pieces of your favorite
candy—that is a mountain of sweetness! How much
does it compare with 300,000 pieces of your favorite
candy? Understanding, comparing, and ordering
these large numbers help us make sense of many
things in real life—like understanding populations of
cities, calculating distances, and much more. Are
you ready to explore this numerical adventure?

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 Prerequisite Skills and Topic

Skills
● Identify place value of digits up to 1,000,000.
● Compare values of single-digit numbers using >, <, and =.
● Arrange values of numbers up to 10,000.

Topic
● Math 4 Unit 3: Building Number Sense | Lesson 2: Place Values of
Digits in Whole Numbers
Warm Up!

Activity: Mina’s Secret Number

Suggested Time Frame: 5 minutes

Materials: Math notebook and pencil

Instructions:
1. You have a friend named Mina. She has a number in mind.
2. She will give you clues, and you will try to guess this number.
3. The clues are as follows:
a. This number is a one-digit number.
b. This number is greater than 3.
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Instructions:
3. The clues are as follows:
c. This number is less than 9.
d. This number is greater than 5.
e. This number is greater than 6.
f. This number is less than 8.

4. What do you think is the secret number?

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Guide Questions:
1. How were you able to arrive at the secret number?

2. Do you think comparing the values of single-digit numbers is

helpful in comparing numbers up to 1,000,000? Why do you
think so?

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 Learn about It

Greater Than (>) Symbol

It is used when the number on the left has a higher value than the
number on the right.
 Learn about It

Greater Than (>) Symbol

It is used when the number on the left has a higher value than the
number on the right.

Example:
The statement “231,400 is greater than 105,341” can be translated as
231,400>105,341.
 Learn about It

Less Than (<) Symbol

It is used when the number on the left has a lower value than the
number on the right.
 Learn about It

Less Than (<) Symbol

It is used when the number on the left has a lower value than the
number on the right.

Example:
The statement “134,350 is less than 235,180” can be translated as
134,350<235,180.
 Learn about It

Equal (=) Symbol

It is used when two numbers have the same value.
 Learn about It

Equal (=) Symbol

It is used when two numbers have the same value.

Example:
The statement “351,010 is equal to 351,010” can be translated as
351,010=351,010.
 Learn about It

Ascending Order
It is arranging numbers from least to greatest.
 Learn about It

Ascending Order
It is arranging numbers from least to greatest.

Example:
The numbers 125,000, 152,300, 161,010, and 192,100 are arranged in
ascending order.
 Learn about It

Descending Order
It is arranging numbers from greatest to least.
 Learn about It

Descending Order
It is arranging numbers from greatest to least.

Example:
The numbers 525,600, 510,300, 481,500, and 310,100 are arranged in
descending order.
 Tips

One important trick in remembering which relation symbol to use

is that the opening of the symbol should face the larger value.

For example, in 9 > 3, notice that the symbol opens up to the

larger value, which is 9. In 1 < 6, also notice that the symbol
opens up to the larger value, which is 6.

You can also think of > and < as a mouth, and the symbol “eats”
the number with a larger value.
 Let’s Practice

Example
Compare the numbers 502,315 and 502,135 using the symbols >, <, or
=.

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 Solution to Let’s Practice

Solution:
Step 1: Compare the digits in the hundred thousands place.

502,315 _____ 502,135

The digits of the two numbers are the same. Thus, we move to
the next place value.

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 Solution to Let’s Practice

Solution:
Step 2: Compare the digits in the ten thousands place.

502,315 _____ 502,135

The digits of the two numbers are the same. Thus, we move to
the next place value.

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 Solution to Let’s Practice

Solution:
Step 3: Compare the digits in the thousands place.

502,315 _____ 502,135

The digits of the two numbers are the same. Thus, we move to
the next place value.

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 Solution to Let’s Practice

Solution:
Step 4: Compare the digits in the thousands place.

502,315 _____ 502,135

In this case, we know that 3 has a higher value than 1. Thus, we

will use the > symbol.

Thus, 502,315 > 502,135.

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 Let’s Practice

Example
Arrange the numbers 135,100, 153,500, 183,200, and 128,700 in
descending order.

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 Solution to Let’s Practice

Solution:
Step 1: Arrange the number in descending order based on the digit in
the hundred thousands place.
135,100
153,500
183,200
128,700

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 Solution to Let’s Practice

Solution:
Step 2: Arrange the number in descending order based on the digit in
the ten thousands place.
183,200
153,500
135,100
128,700
Thus, the arrangement of numbers in descending order is 183,200,
153,500, 135,100, and 128,700.

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 Did You Know?

We can use the concept of comparing numbers in a lot of ways,

like comparing the height of different people. Did you know that
the height of the tallest person in the world is 215 cm? He is very
tall! Now, compare that with the height of the shortest person in
the world, which stands at 53 cm. The difference between their
heights is huge!
 Practical Applications

Comparing and ordering numbers is useful in a lot of situations.

Budgeting
Comparing and ordering numbers can help you in budgeting your
allowance or savings.

Social Science
You can understand the population of different cities or provinces
better by comparing and ordering numbers.
 Try This
To be done individually

Compare the numbers 235,150 and 243,230 using the symbols >, <,
and =.
 Practice Your Skills
To be done individually

Determine the possible digits in the blank below to make the

statement true.
3_4,105 < 371,391
 Challenge Yourself
To be done in groups of two to five

Determine the possible digits in the blank below to make the

statement true.

336,153 > 33_,433 > 332,194

Key Points

● Relation symbols are used to compare the values of two

numbers.
○ The greater than symbol (>) is used when the
number on the left has a higher value than the number
on the right.
○ The less than symbol (<) is used when the number
on the left has a lower value than the number on the
right.
○ The equal symbol (=) is used when both numbers
have the same value.
Key Points

● To arrange a number in ascending order, we arrange the

numbers from least to greatest. This is also called the
increasing order.
● To arrange a number in descending order, we arrange
the numbers from greatest to least. This is also called the
decreasing order.
 Synthesis

Wrap-Up
1. What are the three relation symbols and what do they mean?
2. What is the difference between ascending and descending order?

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 Synthesis

Application and Values Integration

1. How can knowing how to compare numbers be useful in everyday
life?
2. What values did you learn in this activity?

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 Synthesis

Bridge to the Next Topic

1. What do you think is the next step after learning how to compare
and order numbers?
2. Why do you think rounding off numbers can be important?

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 Attributions References

● Slide 4 & 7: Candies by Redzen2 is licensed

“Comparing and Ordering Numbers. n.d. Cuemath.
under Envato License via Envato Elements.
” Accessed October 16, 2023.
https://www.cuemath.com/numbers/comparin
g-and-ordering/
.

“Comparing and Ordering Numbers: Definition

with Examples.” 2023. Splash Learn.
September 5, 2023.
https://www.splashlearn.com/math-vocabular
y/comparing-and-ordering
.

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 Essential
Question/s

1.Why do we start comparing

numbers from the largest
place value?

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 Essential
Question/s

2.How does place value help in

arranging numbers in
ascending or descending
order?

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Warm Up!

Activity: Weighing Scale

Suggested Time Frame: 10 minutes

Materials: laptop or tablet with internet connection

Instructions:
1. Form groups with 3–4 members. Each group should have at least
one laptop or tablet with internet connection.
2. Open the following website:
https://www.didax.com/apps/math-balance/
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Instructions:
3. Compare the numbers 145,381 and 145,581 using the weighing
scale.
4. Be reminded to begin with the hundred thousands digit. Put a
weight on the digit on the left side and the right side.
a. If the scales are not even, put the proper relation symbol (<
or >) to compare the two numbers.
b. If the scales are even, move to the next digit.

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Instructions:
5. After determining the proper relation symbol to compare the two
numbers, compare the following numbers.
a. 241,313 and 214,131
b. 554,291 and 554,283

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Warm up!

Guide Questions:
1. Do you think the math balance is helpful in comparing the two
numbers? Why do you think so?
2. What do you think is the process of comparing two numbers?

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