How to Compare and Order Numbers Up to 1000

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This educational video provides a clear, step-by-step tutorial on how to compare and order three-digit numbers. Using visual aids like base-10 blocks alongside numerical digits, the video demonstrates the logical process of comparing numbers by examining place value from left to right—starting with the hundreds, moving to the tens, and finally the ones. The content covers four specific scenarios: finding the greater of two numbers, finding the smaller of two numbers, arranging a set of three numbers from smallest to greatest, and arranging a set of four numbers from greatest to smallest. Each example reinforces the strategy of isolating digits within their specific place value columns to determine magnitude. This video is an excellent resource for 2nd and 3rd-grade classrooms introducing or reviewing number sense and place value concepts. The dual representation of numbers (blocks and digits) helps bridge the gap between concrete understanding and abstract numerical comparison, making it valuable for students who need visual scaffolding to grasp why one number is larger than another.