Grade 1 Comparing Numbers Worksheets

Master comparing numbers step by step, from basic concepts to advanced problem solving

Common Core: 1.NBT

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Learning Path

Start with Lesson 1 and work your way through!

How to solve Grade 1 comparing numbers problems

Real problems from these worksheets, solved one step at a time — the same explanations your child sees when practicing online.

  1. Example 1

    4 ___ 8

    1. To compare 4 and 8, look at how big each number is. For bigger numbers, compare one place at a time, starting from the left.
    2. 4 is less than 8.
    3. So 4 < 8. The open, wide end of the sign always faces the bigger number.

    Answer: <

  2. Example 2

    14 ___ 14

    1. To compare 14 and 14, look at how big each number is. For bigger numbers, compare one place at a time, starting from the left.
    2. 14 is equal to 14.
    3. Since they are the same, use the = sign: 14 = 14.

    Answer: =

  3. Example 3

    5 ___ 20

    1. To compare 5 and 20, look at how big each number is. For bigger numbers, compare one place at a time, starting from the left.
    2. 5 is less than 20.
    3. So 5 < 20. The open, wide end of the sign always faces the bigger number.

    Answer: <

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these Grade 1 Comparing Numbers worksheets free?
All printable Comparing Numbers worksheets on MyMathKid are free to download and print. Answer keys are a premium feature available with a subscription.
How many Comparing Numbers worksheets are available for Grade 1?
There are 4 progressive Comparing Numbers lessons with worksheets for Grade 1, covering skills from foundational concepts to advanced problem solving.
Are these Comparing Numbers worksheets aligned to Common Core?
Yes — Grade 1 Comparing Numbers aligns with Common Core 1.NBT (Number & Operations in Base Ten).
What will my child practice with these Comparing Numbers worksheets?
Your child will practice: Greater Than, Less Than (1-10), Greater Than, Less Than (1-20), Equal To, Not Equal, Ordering Numbers.