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Chapter
2 Compare Numbers 0 to 5

Dear Family,
In this chapter, your student will learn to compare numbers from 0 to 5. At
first, they will draw lines, matching objects in one group with objects in a
second group to see if any are left over. Then they will count the numbers of
objects in two groups to compare the numbers. Finally, they will simply compare
two numbers.
Throughout the chapter, your student will circle a thumbs-up or a thumbs-down
to show whether two groups or numbers are equal. They will circle a group or
number to show that it is greater than another, and they will draw a line
through a group or number to show that it is less than another.
Your student will learn more about comparing numbers in Chapters 4 and 9. You
can use the following activities to practice and review comparing numbers
throughout the year.
• Look for opportunities to talk about one-to-one correspondences in
your home. For example: How many mittens do you need for two hands?
How many dinner plates do you need for four family members?
• When setting the table, have your student count a group of forks, and
then a group of spoons. Ask your student whether the groups are equal
in number. If not, ask which group has a greater (or lesser) number of
objects.
• Play a finger game to compare numbers. Hold up two to four fingers.
Have your student name the number of fingers. Then ask your student
to hold up an equal number of fingers, a greater number of fingers, or a
lesser number of fingers.
• Use masking tape to change the sixes to zeros on two number cubes.
Take turns tossing the number cubes and comparing the numbers.
• Place a number of small objects, such as paperclips or beans in each of
your hands. Invite your student to guess which hand has more. Have
your student verify the guess by counting the objects and comparing
the numbers.
Enjoy comparing numbers together. For more details about what your student
is learning and will be expected to do in this chapter, see the learning targets
and success criteria on the next page.

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2 Compare Numbers 0 to 5 (continued)
Lesson Learning Target
2.1 Equal Groups Show and tell whether two
groups are equal in number.
2.2 Greater Than Show and tell whether one group
has a greater number of objects
than another group.
2.3 Less Than Show and tell whether one group
has a lesser number of objects
than another group.
2.4 Compare Groups to Use counting to compare the
5 by Counting numbers of objects in two
groups.
2.5 Compare Numbers Compare two numbers.
to 5
Success Criteria
• I can match objects from two groups.
• I can tell whether the numbers of objects
in two groups are the same or not the same.
• I can match objects from two groups.
• I can identify the group that has more
objects.
• I can match objects from two groups.
• I can identify the group that has fewer
objects.
• I can compare the numbers of objects in
two groups using the words greater than,
less than, or equal to.
• I can explain how to compare two groups by
counting.
• I can tell whether two numbers are the
same.
• I can use greater than and less than to
describe two numbers that are not the
same.
• I can draw to show how one number
compares to another.

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