Greater Than Less Than Game
Greater Than, Less Than is a free number comparison game where kids choose <, > or = to compare two numbers.
Greater Than, Less Than
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- Ages
- 5–11
- School years
- Foundation–Year 6
- Skills
- Comparing and ordering numbers, Using <, > and = symbols, Place value with large numbers
- Curriculum
- Australian Curriculum (AC9MFN01, AC9MFN03, AC9M1N01)
- Time
- 2–5 minutes a round
- Cost
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
How to play Greater Than, Less Than
- Choose how big the numbers are, from up to 20 all the way to decimals.
- Look at the two numbers.
- Choose < (less than), = (equal to) or > (greater than).
- Remember: the crocodile’s mouth always opens towards the bigger number!
What your child learns
- Comparing and ordering numbers
- Using <, > and = symbols
- Place value with large numbers
- Comparing decimals
About Greater Than, Less Than
Comparing numbers relies on understanding place value: looking at the biggest place first. Close pairs like 4,582 and 4,528 make kids check digit by digit.
The decimals level is a great challenge for Years 4–6, where many students wrongly think 0.45 is bigger than 0.5.
Which level should my child play?
| School year | Suggested level |
|---|---|
| Foundation | Up to 20 |
| Year 1 | Up to 100 |
| Year 2 | Up to 1,000 |
| Year 3 | Up to 1,000 |
| Year 4 | Up to 1 million |
| Year 5 | Decimals |
| Year 6 | Decimals |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
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🇦🇺 Australian Curriculum links
Find games by year →- AC9MFN01 Foundation: Name, represent and order numbers including zero to at least 20, using physical and virtual materials and numerals
- AC9MFN03 Foundation: Quantify and compare collections to at least 20 using counting and explain or demonstrate reasoning
- AC9M1N01 Year 1: Recognise, represent and order numbers to at least 120 using physical and virtual materials, numerals, number lines and charts
- AC9M2N01 Year 2: Recognise, represent and order numbers to at least 1000 using physical and virtual materials, numerals and number lines
- AC9M3N01 Year 3: Recognise, represent and order natural numbers using naming and writing conventions for numerals beyond 10 000
- AC9M5N01 Year 5: Interpret, compare and order numbers with more than 2 decimal places, including numbers greater than one, using place value understanding; represent these on a number line
- Year 6 · General capability: Numeracy: fluent recall of multiplication and division facts and comparing decimals, used across Year 6 number work
Content descriptions: © Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), Australian Curriculum Version 9.0, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Game alignment by Success Tutoring; not endorsed by ACARA.
🖨️ Printable worksheets
Practise away from the screen too: free worksheets with answer keys that match this game.
Frequently asked questions
How do I teach greater than and less than?
Many kids remember that the symbol is a hungry crocodile that always wants to eat the bigger number, so the open side faces the larger number.
What age is this game for?
The up to 20 level suits ages 5–6, and the million and decimals levels suit ages 9–11.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free with no sign-up.
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