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
- Senior Infants–6th Class
- Skills
- Comparing and ordering numbers, Using <, > and = symbols, Place value with large numbers
- Curriculum
- Primary Curriculum
- 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 Classes 4–6, where many students wrongly think 0.45 is bigger than 0.5.
Which level should my child play?
| School year | Suggested level |
|---|---|
| Senior Infants | Up to 20 |
| 1st Class | Up to 100 |
| 2nd Class | Up to 1,000 |
| 3rd Class | Up to 1,000 |
| 4th Class | Up to 1 million |
| 5th Class | Decimals |
| 6th Class | Decimals |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
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🇮🇪 Primary Curriculum links
Find games by class →- Senior Infants · Stage 1 · Number: Numeration and counting: Counting, comparing and ordering numbers to 10 and beyond.
- 2nd Class · Stage 2 · Number: Place value and base ten: Reading, comparing and ordering numbers using hundreds, tens and ones.
- 5th Class · Stage 4 · Number: Reading, comparing and rounding large numbers and decimals.
Strands and strand units summarised from the Primary Mathematics Curriculum (2023) and the Primary Language Curriculum, published by the NCCA for the Department of Education (curriculumonline.ie). Both curricula set learning outcomes for two-year stages, so the class shown is our suggested starting point. Game alignment by Success Tutoring; not endorsed by the NCCA or the Department of Education.
🖨️ 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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