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–6th Grade
- Skills
- Comparing and ordering numbers, Using <, > and = symbols, Place value with large numbers
- Curriculum
- Common Core (K.CC.C.7, 1.NBT.B.3, 2.NBT.A.4)
- 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 |
| 1st Grade | Up to 100 |
| 2nd Grade | Up to 1,000 |
| 3rd Grade | Up to 1,000 |
| 4th Grade | Up to 1 million |
| 5th Grade | Decimals |
| 6th Grade | Decimals |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
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🇺🇸 Common Core links
Find games by grade →- K.CC.C.7 Kindergarten: Compare two numbers between 1 and 10 presented as written numerals.
- 1.NBT.B.3 1st Grade: Compare two two-digit numbers based on meanings of the tens and ones digits, recording the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, and <.
- 2.NBT.A.4 2nd Grade: Compare two three-digit numbers based on meanings of the hundreds, tens, and ones digits, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons.
- 4.NBT.A.2 4th Grade: Read and write multi-digit whole numbers using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form. Compare two multi-digit numbers based on meanings of the digits in each place, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons.
- 4.NF.C.7 4th Grade: Compare two decimals to hundredths by reasoning about their size. Record the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions.
- 5.NBT.A.3b 5th Grade: Compare two decimals to thousandths based on meanings of the digits in each place, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons.
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🖨️ 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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