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
- Kindergarten–Grade 6
- Skills
- Comparing and ordering numbers, Using <, > and = symbols, Place value with large numbers
- Curriculum
- MATATAG 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 Grades 4–6, where many students wrongly think 0.45 is bigger than 0.5.
Which level should my child play?
| School year | Suggested level |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Up to 20 |
| Grade 1 | Up to 100 |
| Grade 2 | Up to 1,000 |
| Grade 3 | Up to 1,000 |
| Grade 4 | Up to 1 million |
| Grade 5 | Decimals |
| Grade 6 | Decimals |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
🏆 Leaderboard
Full leaderboard →Play a round to get on the board! Create a free account to save your scores.
🇵🇭 MATATAG Curriculum links
Find games by grade →- Grade 1 · Number and Algebra: Whole numbers up to 100, and place value in 2-digit numbers.
- Grade 4 · Number and Algebra: Whole numbers up to 1,000,000 (Key Stage 2).
- Grade 5 · Number and Algebra: Decimal numbers, including comparing and rounding them.
Content summarised from the Department of Education (DepEd) MATATAG Curriculum guides for Kindergarten, Mathematics (Grades 1–10) and English (Grades 2–10). MATATAG is being phased in from School Year 2024–2025. Game alignment by Success Tutoring; not endorsed by DepEd.
🖨️ Printable worksheets
Practice 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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