Reception Comparing Numbers (<, > and =) Worksheet — Getting Started — Practice Set 4 — Answers
Answer sheet with worked solutions for the Reception place value worksheet.
Reception Comparing Numbers (<, > and =) Worksheet — Getting Started — Practice Set 4 — Answers
Part A: Compare
Write <, > or = in each gap. The open side of < and > faces the bigger number.
1.9 (answer space) 7
Answer: >
9 is greater than 7.
2.4 (answer space) 6
Answer: <
6 is greater than 4.
3.19 (answer space) 20
Answer: <
20 is greater than 19.
4.7 (answer space) 5
Answer: >
7 is greater than 5.
5.9 (answer space) 11
Answer: <
11 is greater than 9.
6.7 (answer space) 8
Answer: <
8 is greater than 7.
7.19 (answer space) 17
Answer: >
19 is greater than 17.
8.18 (answer space) 20
Answer: <
20 is greater than 18.
Part B: Order
Write the numbers from smallest to largest.
9.Order from smallest to largest: 20, 1, 10, 15
Answer: 1, 10, 15, 20
10.Order from smallest to largest: 18, 2, 16, 7
Answer: 2, 7, 16, 18
11.Order from smallest to largest: 5, 8, 18, 9
Answer: 5, 8, 9, 18
12.Order from smallest to largest: 18, 4, 19, 0
Answer: 0, 4, 18, 19
Marking tips
- Give credit for correct method even when the final answer slips — the working shows where the thinking went right.
- For open-ended tasks, use the success criteria as a checklist rather than looking for one "right" answer.
- Celebrate what went well first, then pick one thing to work on next.
Great work. Here's what to try next: