Counting and Comparing: Greater Than, Less Than, or Equal To Worksheet
This worksheet builds on basic counting by asking children to compare two separate groups of pictures and decide whether one group has more, fewer, or the same number as the other, then represent that relationship with the correct symbol. For four- to six-year-olds, this task combines accurate counting with comparative reasoning, both of which are essential building blocks for later mathematical problem solving.
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Month 2: Learning & Development | Ages 5-6
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- Topic:
- Comparing Numbers
- Skill:
- Comparing Numbers (Number Sense): Compare quantities - more, fewer, same.
- Pack:
- Page 15 of 28 in Month 2: Learning & Development | Ages 5-6.
How to use this worksheet
Have your child count the pictures in the first group and say the total out loud, then repeat for the second group. Ask them to think about which group has more, which has fewer, or whether the groups are equal. Have them write the correct symbol (<, >, or =) in the circle between the two groups, remembering that the wider, open side of the symbol points toward the bigger number. Repeat for each pair of groups on the page, checking their reasoning together.
Materials needed
- Pencil
- Eraser
Extension activities
- 1Have your child draw their own sets of objects and compare the numbers using the symbols.
- 2Use real objects, like toys or blocks, to build two piles and physically compare their quantities.
- 3Play a quick card game comparing two number cards and deciding which symbol belongs between them.
- 4Compare quantities during everyday moments, like counting who has more crackers on their plate.
- 5Practice saying simple comparison sentences aloud, like 'four is greater than two.'
Written by
Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.
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