1st Grade Comparing Two-Digit Numbers Test Solutions and Scoring (PDF)
This comparing numbers test answers 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 test answers: worked solutions
Question 1 – Compare the blocks [2 pts]
- 25 and 31
- \(25 < 31\)
Scoring: 1 point for each part.
Question 2 – Write the sign [4 pts]
- \(47 < 74\)
- \(60 = 60\)
- \(88 > 79\)
- \(35 < 38\)
Scoring: 1 point for each correct sign.
Question 3 – Circle the greater [2 pts]
- 91 (9 tens is more than 1 ten)
- 48 (same tens, 8 ones is more than 3 ones)
Scoring: 1 point for each part.
Question 4 – Order the numbers [2 pts]
41, 46, 64. 41 and 46 have 4 tens and 41 has fewer ones. 64 has 6 tens.
Scoring: 2 points for the correct order. 1 point if only one number is out of place.
Question 5 – Number line [2 pts]
\(63 < 68\) (or \(68 > 63\))
Scoring: 1 point for reading 63 and 68. 1 point for a correct comparison.
Question 6 – Missing digit [2 pts]
- 7, 8, or 9 (the ones must be more than 6)
- 0 or 1 (the ones must be less than 2)
Scoring: 1 point for each part. Accept any digit that works.
Question 7 – Can collection [3 pts]
- Mei’s class (7 tens is more than 5 tens)
- \(75 > 57\) (or \(57 < 75\))
Scoring: (a) 1 point. (b) 1 point for the two correct numbers, 1 point for the correct sign.
Question 8 – Check Ava [3 pts]
No. Ava looked at the ones first. The tens decide: 4 tens is less than 5 tens, so \(49 < 52\).
Scoring: 1 point for no. 1 point for comparing the tens. 1 point for the correct sentence.
Total score
20 points
Key facts behind this comparing numbers test answers
- 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 test answers
Score your test with the point values shown for each question. Then read the worked solution of every question where you lost points and note the method to review.
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