★Compare Two-Digit Numbers
Grade 1 Math Worksheet - Challenge Me
NameDate
Write <, > or =.
53 56
78 69
20 13
76 76
55 56
27 27
32 32
65 61
73 78
47 40
71 72
82 82
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1st Grade Compare Two-Digit Numbers worksheets
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About this worksheet
Comparing two-digit numbers means deciding which is greater, which is less or whether they are equal, and writing the sign that says so: greater than (>), less than (<) or equal to (=). The rule children need is to look at the tens first, and only look at the ones when the tens are the same. On this worksheet each line shows two numbers with a gap between them, such as 47 ____ 52, and your child writes the sign in the gap.
Support sheets compare numbers with different tens, standard sheets add numbers with the same tens, and challenge sheets include equal pairs and close numbers. A good picture to keep in mind: the sign is a mouth that opens toward the bigger number.
What your child will learn
- Compare two-digit numbers by their tens, then their ones
- Write >, < or =
- Say which of two numbers is greater
- Know that equal numbers use the equals sign
Common Core standard: 1.NBT.B.3
Worked example
47 ____ 52. Compare the tens: 4 tens is less than 5 tens. So 47 is less than 52. Write <.
Common mistake
Comparing the ones first, or pointing the sign the wrong way.
Helpful hint
Compare the tens first. If they match, compare the ones.
Questions parents ask
What is the most common mistake with compare two-digit numbers?
Comparing the ones first, or pointing the sign the wrong way.
How can I help my child with compare two-digit numbers?
Compare the tens first. If they match, compare the ones.
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