Greater Than / Less Than Worksheets

Compare single-digit numbers with mathematical symbols on these free worksheets. Also includes worksheets on using words more and fewer. Illustrations on many worksheets require counting.

On this page, you'll find a large selection of worksheets on comparing and ordering 2-digit numbers. Teach students how to use the greater than, less than, and equal to math symbols. Includes a couple math games and learning centers, as well as worksheets.

This page has printables for ordering and comparing triple-digit numbers. Includes worksheets, task cards, a classroom games, a cut-and-glue alligator activity, and more.

Learn about "greater than", "less than", and "equal to" with these printable teaching resources. All include numbers up to four digits.

Download task cards, classroom games, worksheets for teaching students about ordering and comparing the values of five-digit numbers.

Use the mathematical symbols for "equal to," "less than," and "greater than" to compare numbers. Also, order numbers from least to greatest.

Download these activities if you're teaching your class about ordering and comparing fractions and mixed numbers.

On these printables, pupils will use the symbols <, >, and = to compare decimal values.

Compare pairs of money amounts. (example: $1.56 < $1.46) Includes worksheets and a math card game learning center.

Here's our main place value page, which has a variety of resources that can help students learn about digit values, place value blocks, reading numbers, and expanded form.

This set of teaching resources will help students learn about rounding to the nearest ten, hundred, thousand, tenth, and hundredth.

This index page features middle-school level worksheets on inequalities.

Comparing and ordering numbers is a fundamental math skill taught in elementary school, typically starting as early as kindergarten or first grade and continuing to develop through the upper elementary grades. STW has free printable worksheets for early learners to help understand number values. Students learn to use comparison symbols, such as greater than (>), less than (<), and equal to (=), to evaluate the size of numbers. This skill initially focuses on whole numbers, where students practice determining which number is bigger or smaller. As they progress, students also learn to order numbers from least to greatest or greatest to least, which reinforces their understanding of place value and number relationships.

As students advance, they encounter more complex comparison tasks involving fractions, decimals, and money. Learning to compare fractions requires students to understand concepts like equivalent fractions and finding common denominators, while comparing decimals involves recognizing the value of digits in different decimal places. Comparing money amounts helps students grasp real-world applications of math, such as evaluating prices, budgeting, or understanding financial transactions. These skills are crucial not only for math but also for everyday problem-solving and decision-making.

Teachers use a variety of classroom methods to help students practice comparing and ordering numbers. Visual aids, such as number lines and place value charts, are available on Super Teacher Worksheets and allow students to see the relative positions of numbers. Manipulatives like base-ten blocks or fraction strips provide hands-on learning opportunities. Activities such as sorting games, using comparison symbols in math centers, and solving word problems related to real-life scenarios can make learning engaging and relevant. Understanding how to compare and order numbers equips students with essential math skills that apply to a range of academic areas and everyday situations.