Comparing Numbers with Greater Than and Less Than

Year 2 MathsPlace Value4 pages

About this worksheet

A knowledge check on comparing and ordering numbers to 100 for Year 2 maths. Pupils compare base-ten block pictures, write <, > or = between pairs such as 56 and 65, order sets of four numbers from smallest to largest, then tackle reasoning questions like finding a missing digit. Answer key included. Written to the England National Curriculum comparing objective.

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Curriculum objectives covered

Number - number and place value

Compare and order numbers from 0 up to 100; use <, > and = signs

The first three sections all practise the three symbols and ordering.

Number - number and place value

Use place value and number facts to solve problems

The reasoning section applies comparison to missing digits and number ranges.

What's inside this worksheet

Picture Comparison

Pupils compare quantities shown as base-ten blocks, such as 3 tens and 4 ones against 2 tens and 1 one.

Which Sign?

Fill in <, > or = between pairs like 56 and 65, including an equal pair.

Ordering Numbers

Sets of four numbers, such as 14, 41, 24 and 42, to arrange from smallest to largest.

Reasoning and Problem Solving

Missing-digit puzzles and prompts like writing a number greater than 35 but less than 45.

Answer key

Solutions for every question.

How teachers use it

Assessment check

Use it at the end of the week to see who can compare and order independently.

Homework

The picture support on page one means most pupils can start without help.

Greater depth

Send confident pupils straight to the reasoning questions.

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