Greater Than Less Than Worksheets

Picture and number comparisons for young learners

The set begins with familiar pictures and groups of objects, so younger children can decide which group has more or fewer. As children gain confidence, the activities move towards comparing numerals and choosing >, < or =. Some pages can be used with spoken answers, while others give children space to circle, draw or write. Keep the first practice within a small number range for Nursery, LKG and UKG children. Older children can work with larger numbers and mixed comparison questions. Children who enjoy number practice may also like Number 1 Worksheets and Number 2 Worksheets.

Simple ways to practise at home or in class

At home, place two small groups of buttons, blocks or pencils on the table and ask your child which group has more. Let your child count both groups before marking the matching worksheet answer. In class, pair children and give each pair number cards or counters for a quick compare-and-check activity. Use the worksheet for a short maths centre, morning task or one-to-one practice. Ask children to explain their choice with words such as more, fewer, equal, greater and less. Colouring the larger group or drawing one extra object can make the task more active.

Help children read the signs correctly

A common mistake is to choose the sign by looking at its direction instead of comparing the numbers. Begin with the words greater than and less than before introducing the symbols. You can say, "The wide opening faces the greater group, and the small point faces the lesser group." Turn the worksheet around and read each comparison from left to right. Children may also count inaccurately when groups are crowded, so encourage them to touch each object once. For an equal comparison, make two matching groups and ask what is the same.