Classroom · Greater than and less than · Kindergarten

Comparing numbers to 10 worksheets

A free five-page pack for Kindergarten: learn to tell which group has more and compare numbers to 10, with a worked example, practice pages, word problems and an answer key.

Download the comparing numbers to 10 pack(5 pages, color)Ink saver (B&W)

Watch it solved

47 sec · with voice and captions

A pencil works one example of each activity, so you can see how the worksheet goes before you print it. Tap a step to jump to it. The rest of the sheet is left for your child to finish.

Read what the video says

0:00 Let's practice comparing numbers to 10, step by step.
0:04 Count each group. The group with more is greater. The open side of the sign faces the bigger number: 6 > 4.
0:13 Which group has more? Count them: 8 and 5. 8 is more, so circle that group.
0:19 7 < 10. The open side faces the bigger number, 10.
0:24 Count each group, and write the numbers: 2 and 2. Then the sign: 2 = 2.
0:31 Word problems. Sam picked 5 apples. Sara picked 2 apples. Who picked more? The answer is Sam, because 5 > 2.
0:41 Great job! Now print the free worksheet, and finish the rest on your own.

How to do it

Count each group. The group with more is greater. Match the pictures one to one: the group with pictures left over has more. Then write the sign: 6 > 4.

Teaching tip

Use real snacks or blocks. Build two towers, stand them side by side, and ask which is taller before you count.

Try some

8 ? 8Tap to check8 = 8
4 ? 2Tap to check4 > 2
0 ? 5Tap to check0 < 5
2 ? 3Tap to check2 < 3
6 ? 0Tap to check6 > 0
5 ? 3Tap to check5 > 3
9 ? 3Tap to check9 > 3
6 ? 9Tap to check6 < 9

Word problems

Sam picked 5 apples. Sara picked 2 apples. Who picked more?Show answer

Sam (5 > 2)

The red box holds 6 crayons and the blue box holds 10. Which box has fewer crayons?Show answer

the red box (6 < 10)

Sara has 2 stickers. Write a number of stickers that is greater than Sara's.Show answer

any number greater than 2, for example 3

Sam counted 10 birds in the park. Sara counted 10 birds too. Write >, < or = to compare.Show answer

10 = 10

What the worksheets look like

Comparing numbers to 10 worksheet: learn the signs, then a first practice — Page 1: learn the signs, then a first practice

Comparing numbers to 10 worksheet: compare the numbers — Page 2: compare the numbers

Greater than and less than chart

The three signs with pictures and examples, to keep on the wall or the desk.

Template(1 page, color)Ink saver (B&W)

Common questions

How do you teach comparing numbers to 10?

Count each group. The group with more is greater. Match the pictures one to one: the group with pictures left over has more. Then write the sign: 6 > 4. Use real snacks or blocks. Build two towers, stand them side by side, and ask which is taller before you count.

What grade learns comparing numbers to 10?

Usually Kindergarten. In the Common Core it is part of K.CC.C.6, K.CC.C.7.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Page 5 has every answer from the pack and a short teaching tip.