Comparing two large numbers means looking at their places from the left until they differ. Each sheet has twenty pairs and your child writes the symbol that fits between them. Building Confidence compares four-digit numbers, On Level five- and six-digit numbers, and Challenge Me numbers that begin with the same digits.
What your child will learn
Compare two numbers up to 999,999
Use > and < correctly
Find the first place where two numbers differ
Common Core standard: 4.NBT.A.2
Worked example
4,836 > 2,835, because 4 thousands is more than 2 thousands.
Common mistake
Choosing the number with more digits that are big, such as 9s, instead of comparing the places from the left.
Helpful hint
Start at the left. The first place where the digits differ decides which number is bigger.