Two written numerals between 1 and 10
Compare two written numerals between 1 and 10 to determine which is greater or less
What a learner can do afterwards
- Given two written numerals (e.g. 4 and 7), identify which is greater
- Correctly use > and < or 'greater than' / 'less than' to compare single-digit numerals
The lesson
You already compare groups of things. Now you will compare written numbers. Look right at the numbers on the page.
Try it together
Lily looks at 4 and 7. She knows 7 comes after 4 when counting. So 7 is the bigger number.
Good to know
Think about counting. The number you say later is bigger. The pointy tip of < and > points to the small number.
The number that comes later when counting is the bigger number.
Watch it
Where it sits
Learn first
This opens up
Then practise
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