Comparing Numbers: Greater Than
A Grade 2 math worksheet focusing on understanding and using the 'greater than' symbol to compare numbers.
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Comparing Numbers: Greater Than
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. Remember, the 'greater than' symbol (>) always points to the smaller number, and the open side faces the larger number.
1. The symbol for 'greater than' looks like this: .
2. When we write 15 > 10, it means 15 is than 10.
3. The open side of the '>' symbol always faces the number.
4. Which symbol makes the statement true: 23 19?
<
>
=
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5. Which symbol makes the statement true: 56 65?
>
<
=
-
6. Write the correct symbol (>, <, or =) between the numbers:
a. 34 28
b. 71 79
c. 92 92
d. 100 99
e. 45 54
7. Is the statement 40 > 30 true or false?
True
False
8. Is the statement 88 > 98 true or false?
True
False
9. Sarah has 12 apples and Tom has 9 apples. Write a number sentence using the '>' symbol to show who has more apples.
10. There are 25 birds on one tree and 18 birds on another tree. Write a number sentence using the '>' symbol to compare the number of birds.
11. Look at the number line below. Circle the number that is greater than 50.