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Number Comparison Real-World Challenges

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Number Comparison Real-World Challenges

Students comparing numbers with calculator and shopping items

🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To compare and order numbers up to 100,000 using real-world examples

Success Criteria:

• I can use >, <, = symbols correctly

• I can order numbers from smallest to largest

• I can explain my reasoning using real-world contexts

🛍️ Part 1: Shopping Comparisons

1. The local shopping centre had these visitor numbers last week:

Monday: 15,432 visitors | Tuesday: 15,342 visitors | Wednesday: 15,423 visitors

Circle the correct comparison symbol: Monday _____ Tuesday

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2. House prices in different suburbs:

Suburb A: $485,000 | Suburb B: $458,000 | Suburb C: $485,500

Order these prices from cheapest to most expensive:

3. Three schools raised money for charity:

Riverside Primary: $12,850 | Hilltop Primary: $12,580 | Valley Primary: $12,805

Which school raised the most money? _______________

Which school raised the least money? _______________

🌏 Part 2: Real-World Data Challenge

4. Australian city populations (approximate):

Darwin: 148,000 | Hobart: 240,000 | Canberra: 431,000

Use the symbols >, <, = to compare:

a) Darwin _____ Hobart

b) Hobart _____ Canberra

c) Darwin _____ Canberra

5. Sports stadium capacities:

MCG: 100,024 | ANZ Stadium: 83,500 | Adelaide Oval: 53,583 | GABBA: 42,000

Order these stadiums from largest to smallest capacity:

6. Extension Challenge: A new stadium is being built with a capacity between the GABBA and Adelaide Oval. Give three possible capacities and explain your reasoning:
7. Scaffolded Support: Complete the number line by filling in the missing numbers:

45,000 _____ 47,000 _____ 49,000 _____ 51,000

8. Critical Thinking: Explain why it's important to compare numbers accurately when dealing with money, populations, or distances in real life:

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