Comparing Numbers Flashcards

Kindergarten · Math · Flashcards

Practice comparing numbers using greater than, less than, and equal to.

Flashcards

What does 'greater than' mean?: A number is larger in value. We write it as >. Example: 7 > 4
What does 'less than' mean?: A number is smaller in value. We write it as <. Example: 3 < 9
What does 'equal to' mean?: Both numbers are exactly the same amount. We write it as =. Example: 5 = 5
What does the symbol > mean?: Greater than — the bigger number is on the side where the mouth is open wide
What does the symbol < mean?: Less than — the smaller number is on the pointed side
Is 8 > 3 true or false?: True — 8 is greater than 3
Is 2 < 7 true or false?: True — 2 is less than 7
Is 6 = 9 true or false?: False — 6 and 9 are not the same. 6 < 9
Which is greater: 10 or 4?: 10 is greater than 4. We write 10 > 4
Which is less: 1 or 8?: 1 is less than 8. We write 1 < 8
Memory trick for < and >: The open mouth always faces the bigger number — it wants to eat the bigger one!