1st Grade Comparing Two-Digit Numbers Worksheet (PDF)
This comparing numbers worksheet for 1st Grade covers comparing two-digit numbers (Common Core 1.NBT.B.3), with a free PDF to print.
Grade 1 · Common Core State Standards: 1.NBT.B.3
Comparing numbers worksheet: exercises 1 to 10
Exercise 1 – Which group has more?
Compare the blocks. Write the sign that makes the sentence true.
Exercise 2 – Tens decide
Look at the blocks for 41 and 36. Write the sign.
Exercise 3 – Compare 45 and 54
Replace the ? with >, <, or =.
\(45 \quad ? \quad 54\)
Exercise 4 – Same number
Replace the ? with >, <, or =.
\(67 \quad ? \quad 67\)
Exercise 5 – Switch the digits
Replace the ? with >, <, or =.
\(82 \quad ? \quad 28\)
Exercise 6 – Big ones, small tens
Replace the ? with >, <, or =.
\(39 \quad ? \quad 41\)
Exercise 7 – Zero ones
Replace the ? with >, <, or =.
\(90 \quad ? \quad 19\)
Exercise 8 – Same tens
Replace the ? with >, <, or =.
\(53 \quad ? \quad 58\)
Exercise 9 – Circle the greater
Circle the greater number: \(76\) or \(67\).
Exercise 10 – Circle the lesser
Circle the lesser number: \(34\) or \(43\).
Exercises 11 and up
Exercise 11 – Number line
Look at the number line. Which number is greater, 43 or 47? Write a comparison with a sign.
Exercise 12 – Missing digit
Name a digit that can replace the ? to make the comparison true: \(7? < 72\).
Exercise 13 – Order three numbers
Write the numbers from least to greatest: \(58\), \(85\), \(49\).
Exercise 14 – Order from greatest
Write the numbers from greatest to least: \(31\), \(13\), \(37\).
Exercise 15 – Compare the ones
Both numbers have 6 tens: \(62\) and \(68\). Which has more ones? Write the comparison.
Exercise 16 – True or false (a)
Is this true or false? \(71 > 69\)
Exercise 17 – True or false (b)
Is this true or false? \(45 < 38\)
Exercise 18 – Sticker books
Maya has 63 stickers. Jamal has 36 stickers. Who has more stickers? Write a comparison.
Exercise 19 – Little League tickets
The Hawks sold 48 tickets. The Owls sold 51 tickets. Which team sold fewer tickets?
Exercise 20 – Pages read
Priya read 29 pages. Ethan read 29 pages. Who read more pages?
Exercise 21 – Jars of beads
Three jars have 72, 27, and 70 beads. Which jar has the most beads? Which has the fewest?
Exercise 22 – Tens and ones story
Sofia has 5 tens and 4 ones. Liam has 4 tens and 9 ones. Write both numbers. Then write a comparison.
Exercise 23 – Fix the mistake
Diego says \(19 > 21\) because 9 is more than 1. Explain his mistake.
Key facts behind this comparing numbers worksheet
- Compare the tens digits first.
- If the tens match, compare the ones digits.
- The signs are greater than, less than, and equal to.
- The open mouth of the sign points to the greater number.
- On a number line, the number farther right is greater.
How to use this comparing numbers worksheet
Work through the exercises in order: they go from simple to challenging. Write every step on paper, then compare with the solutions page and redo any exercise you missed the next day.
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