Comparing Numbers Worksheet — KS1 — Intermediate
Comparing Numbers worksheet for Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7). Intermediate level maths practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Comparing Numbers: A Fun Exploration
Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7) - Intermediate
Instructions: In this worksheet, you'll practice comparing numbers using a variety of activities. You'll match, count, and solve problems to understand how numbers relate to each other. Let's get started and have fun with numbers!
Number Matching
Draw a line to match each number on the left with the group of objects that has the same amount. Look carefully at each group and count the items.
Greater or Less Than?
Look at each pair of numbers and decide which is greater or less. Write the correct symbol (>) or (<) in the box.
1. 8 __ 5
2. 3 __ 7
3. 6 __ 6
4. 9 __ 4
5. 2 __ 10
6. 5 __ 5
Counting and Comparing
Count the items in each group and write the number in the box. Then circle the group with the most items.
Fill in the Missing Numbers
Complete each sequence by filling in the missing numbers. Think about the pattern and what comes next.
1. 2, 4, __, 8, 10
2. 5, __, 15, 20, 25
3. __, 12, 14, 16, 18
Comparing with Shapes
Look at the shapes in each row. Count them and write the number in the box. Then, circle the row with the most shapes.
Number Line Fun
Use the number line to help you compare the numbers. Write the correct number in the box to complete the statement.
1. 4 is less than __
2. __ is greater than 2
3. 7 is equal to __
Word Problems
Read each problem carefully and use your math skills to find the answer. Write your answer in the box.
1. Lucy has 5 apples, and Tom has 8 apples. Who has more apples?
2. There are 7 birds on a tree. 3 fly away. How many are left?
3. Ben has 6 balloons, and he gets 4 more. How many balloons does he have now?
Ordering Numbers
Look at the numbers and arrange them in ascending order (smallest to largest). Write them in the boxes.
1. 9, 3, 7
2. 5, 2, 8
3. 4, 6, 1
Activity 1: 3 ; 5 ; 7
Activity 2: > ; < ; = ; > ; < ; =
Activity 3: 9 ; 12 ; 8
Activity 4: 6 ; 10 ; 10
Activity 5: 3 ; 2 ; 4
Activity 6: 5 ; 3 ; 7
Activity 7: Tom ; 4 ; 10
Activity 8: 3, 7, 9 ; 2, 5, 8 ; 1, 4, 6
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