Compare numbers to 10

Use this for “Which row has more counters? How many more?”

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First row has 3 more.

Second row has 3 fewer.

Each line joins a pair. The extras have no partner.

This is an example. Type the numbers from your problem to start.

First row

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Second row

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Left over

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Number sentences

Match 7 and 4: 3 left over

Good to know

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Match each counter with one in the other row.

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The row with counters left over has more.

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If none are left over, the groups are equal.

Step-by-step

WE KNOW

First row: 7 Second row: 4

FIND

left over

Step 1 · Find left over

Match 7 and 4: ? left over

Match the counters in pairs. Count the solid ones left over.

7 − 4

7 is more than 4

Count on from 4: 5, 6, 7 → 3

Left over: 3

Check

Put the numbers back in. Both sides should match.

7 − 4 = 3 ✓

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