Free printable first Grade comparing numbers worksheets

The best way for kids to enjoy practicing comparing numbers is to understand how to use our fun free worksheets.

These worksheets are designed to make comparing numbers fun and engaging for your first graders. They are colorful, attractive, and easy to use.

You can print them out as homework, classwork, or assessment. You can also laminate them as reusable math centers or games. You can choose the worksheets that suit your students' needs and levels.

You can also differentiate the worksheets by giving different instructions or expectations.

Our thrilling resource covers different types of comparing numbers worksheets: greater than, less than, and equal to. Your first graders will learn how to compare two numbers using symbols (> , < , =), words (more than, less than, equal to), pictures (tallies, dots, base ten blocks), and a number line.

They will also practice comparing numbers in different formats: numerals, words, and expanded forms. They will also have mixed practice comparing numbers using different methods.

These worksheets also teach your first graders different ways and strategies for comparing numbers. Here are some examples:

• Comparing numbers using symbols: Your first graders will learn how to use the symbols >, <, and = to compare two numbers.

  They will also learn how to read and write sentences using these symbols. For example 7 > 5 means seven is greater than five.

• Comparing numbers using words: Your first graders will learn how to use the words more than, less than, and equal to, to compare two numbers.

  They will also learn how to read and write sentences using these words. For example, Five is less than seven.

• Comparing numbers using pictures: Your first graders will learn how to use pictures such as tallies, dots, base ten blocks, or other objects to compare two numbers.

  They will also learn how to count and compare the pictures using symbols or words. For example: ||||| > |||| means five tallies is greater than four tallies.

• Comparing numbers using a number line: Your first graders will learn how to use a number line to compare two numbers.

  They will also learn how to locate and mark the numbers on the number line using symbols or words. For example , 3 < 6 means three is less than six on the number line below.

   

    0---1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9---10

  3 is closer to 0 than 6. Hence 3 is less than 6 (3 < 6)             

• Mixed practice comparing numbers: Your first graders will have mixed practice comparing numbers using different methods. They will also have to choose the best method for each comparison. For example;

  Which method would you use to compare 12 and 9? Symbols, words, pictures, or a number line?

These worksheets also provide tips and tricks to make comparing numbers easier and more enjoyable for your first graders.

Here are some examples:

• To compare two numbers using symbols or words, start by looking at the leftmost digit of each number. The number with the larger leftmost digit is greater than the other number. If the leftmost digits are the same, move on to the next digit until you find a difference.
• To compare two numbers using pictures, start by grouping the pictures into tens and ones. The number with more tens is greater than the other number. If the tens are the same, compare the ones.
• To compare two numbers using a number line, start by finding the midpoint of the number line. The number closer to the midpoint is smaller than the other number. If both numbers are equally distant from the midpoint, they are equal.