Act 1

For each set of numbers, decide which one is bigger. On the space between the number you must create a symbol that shows which one is bigger. Try to create a DIFFERENT symbol for each problem!

1. 40 ___ 80
   • Create a symbol to show which one is bigger
   • Explain HOW your symbol shows which one is bigger
2. -5 ___ 0
   • Create a symbol to show which one is bigger
   • Explain HOW your symbol shows which one is bigger
3. -10 ___ -15
   • Create a symbol to show which one is bigger
   • Explain HOW your symbol shows which one is bigger

Act 2

1. Of the symbols you created, which one do you like best and why?

2. Which one do you think other people could most easily understand without you having to explain it to them? Why?

Act 3

Look at the symbols below and answer the questions.

1. 40 < 80
   • Does the symbol show which one is bigger? HOW?
2. -5 < 0
   • Does the symbol show which one is bigger? HOW?
3. -10 > -15
   • Does the symbol show which one is bigger? HOW?