Study Guide
Place Value Explained
Explains what each digit in a number is worth, how to write numbers in expanded form, and how to compare, order and round four-digit…
- Difficulty
- Level 1 · Easier
- Time
- 15 min
WorksheetYear 3Level 1 · Easier
Free Year 3 Comparing Numbers (<, > and =) Worksheet — Level 1
Compare two numbers using greater than, less than and equal to, then order sets of numbers. Builds confidence with the core skill before adding complexity. This Year 3 worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.
Need more practice? Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 3 · Practice Set 4 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.
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- Year
- Year 3
- Subject
- Maths
- Topic
- Place Value
- Difficulty
- Level 1 · Easier
- Estimated time
- 10 minutes
- Curriculum
- Australian Curriculum
- Questions
- 12
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4), print or complete online
Students will practise
- comparing numbers using <, > and =
- ordering numbers
- using place value to compare
Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: Year 3 Comparing Numbers (<, > and =) Worksheet — Level 1
How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
Year 3 students (typically ages 8–9) working on place value. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; an easier version and a harder version are linked above.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 10 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
Do I need to sign up to download?
No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.
What should we do next?
Try Year 3 Comparing Numbers (<, > and =) Worksheet — Level 2.
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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 3 · Mathematics · Place ValueYear 3 Comparing Numbers (<, > and =) Worksheet — Level 1
Name
Date
Score /
Part A: Compare
Write <, > or = in each gap. The open side of < and > faces the bigger number.
1.73 (answer space) 75
2.1 (answer space) 0
3.90 (answer space) 93
4.77 (answer space) 67
5.43 (answer space) 36
6.99 (answer space) 100
7.4 (answer space) 10
8.8 (answer space) 6
Part B: Order
Write the numbers from smallest to largest.
9.Order from smallest to largest: 97, 61, 38, 22 (answer space)
10.Order from smallest to largest: 79, 25, 94, 98 (answer space)
11.Order from smallest to largest: 9, 28, 1, 15 (answer space)
12.Order from smallest to largest: 99, 1, 95, 7 (answer space)
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
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