1. Look at Problem A. Which symbol will complete the number sentence? Explain. 

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   The > symbol will complete the sentence, because 20 has 2 tens and 14 only has 1 ten.

2. If the problem was 18 ___ 14, how would you know what symbol to use to complete the sentence?

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   Compare the ones digits, since the tens would be the same. 14 only has 4 ones, so it's smaller than 18.

3. What is the difference of
   20 – 14?

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   6

4. If you had the objects from Problem B in front of you, how would you compare them?

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   Possible responses: line them up along one side, or lay them on top of each other.

5. Put the objects in order from shortest to longest.

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   Thumbtack, marker, pencil, book.

6. Look at Problem C. How many inches long is the eraser?

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   2 inches.

7. How many centimeters long is the eraser?

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   5 centimeters.

8. Why are there more centimeters than inches?

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   Centimeters are smaller than inches, so it takes more centimeters to cover the same length.

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