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Compare Numbers to 1000

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Twenty pairs of numbers up to 1000. Many pairs share the hundreds digit, such as 737 and 736, so children compare hundreds, then tens, then ones, in that order. Reading each pair aloud (“seven hundred thirty-seven is greater than seven hundred thirty-six”) helps too. Answers on page 2.

Also try: Compare Number Sentences · Number Line 0–20 · 1–100 Number Chart (Hundreds Chart 1–100)

Comparing numbers games

  • Roll two dice (or draw two number cards each). Whoever has the bigger number says “greater than” and keeps the cards.
  • Make the > and < symbol from two craft sticks and hold it between two piles of blocks.
  • Say every answer out loud from left to right: “twelve is less than twenty-one”.

More number sense: the 0–20 number line, the 1–100 number chart and ten frames. Every sheet in this set is on the more than, less than worksheets page.

For teachers and parents

What it practises
Comparing numbers, using >, < and =, place value: hundreds, tens and ones
How to use it
Find the bigger number of each pair first, then draw the symbol with its open side towards it. Say each answer aloud, left to right. Answers on page 2.
Time
About 10–15 minutes

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Printing tips

  • Before writing the symbol, put a finger on the bigger number: the open side of the symbol goes there.
  • For numbers to 100, cover the ones digits with a finger and compare the tens first.

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