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Free Reception Comparing Numbers (<, > and =) Worksheet — Getting Started

Compare two numbers using greater than, less than and equal to, then order sets of numbers. A gentle first step with small numbers and plenty of space. This Reception worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.

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Year
Reception
Subject
Maths
Topic
Place Value
Difficulty
Getting started
Estimated time
10 minutes
Curriculum
England National 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: England National Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

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How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

Reception students (typically ages 4–5) working on place value. It is pitched at getting started.

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.

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Reception Comparing Numbers (<, > and =) Worksheet — Getting Started

Name

Date

Score /

Part A: Compare

Write <, > or = in each gap. The open side of < and > faces the bigger number.

1.17 (answer space) 17
2.8 (answer space) 8
3.18 (answer space) 20
4.0 (answer space) 0
5.7 (answer space) 9
6.10 (answer space) 8
7.12 (answer space) 13
8.12 (answer space) 11

Part B: Order

Write the numbers from smallest to largest.

9.Order from smallest to largest: 12, 5, 20, 7 (answer space)
10.Order from smallest to largest: 19, 20, 13, 14 (answer space)
11.Order from smallest to largest: 20, 13, 9, 8 (answer space)
12.Order from smallest to largest: 4, 6, 15, 5 (answer space)
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Created by
Success Tutoring Maths Team
Reviewed by
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Last reviewed
1 October 2026
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