Let’s go row by row and count the items on each side to compare them.
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Row 1: Strawberries
Left side:
Top group: 5 strawberries
Bottom group: 5 strawberries
Total left = 5 + 5 =
10
Right side:
Top group: 4 strawberries
Bottom group: 6 strawberries
Total right = 4 + 6 =
10
→ 10 is equal to 10 → Use
=
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Row 2: Watermelon slices
Left side:
Top group: 3 slices
Bottom group: 4 slices
Total left = 3 + 4 =
7
Right side:
Top group: 2 slices
Bottom group: 3 slices
Total right = 2 + 3 =
5
→ 7 is greater than 5 → Use
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Row 3: Apples
Left side:
Top group: 2 apples
Bottom group: 2 apples
Total left = 2 + 2 =
4
Right side:
Top group: 2 apples
Bottom group: 3 apples
Total right = 2 + 3 =
5
→ 4 is less than 5 → Use
<
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Row 4: Oranges (or citrus fruits)
Left side:
Top group: 2 oranges
Bottom group: 3 oranges
Total left = 2 + 3 =
5
Right side:
Top group: 3 oranges
Bottom group: 2 oranges
Total right = 3 + 2 =
5
→ 5 is equal to 5 → Use
=
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Final Answer:
Row 1: =
Row 2: >
Row 3: <
Row 4: =
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of greater than worksheet kindergarten.
