Comparing Two-Digit Numbers (Greater/Less Than) — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. greater
2. less
3. equal
4. compare
5. more
6. fewer
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. 56 < 65 (>, <, or =)
56 is less than 65 because both have different tens digits: 5 tens is fewer than 6 tens.
2. 41 = 41 (>, <, or =)
Both numbers are 41, so they are exactly equal. Use the = sign when two numbers match.
3. 73 > 37 (>, <, or =)
73 is greater than 37 because 7 tens is more than 3 tens. The > symbol opens toward the bigger number.
4. 29 < 34 (>, <, or =)
29 is less than 34 because 2 tens is fewer than 3 tens. The < symbol points at the smaller number.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. 88 > 78
True False
True. 88 and 78 both have 8 ones, but 88 has 8 tens while 78 has 7 tens, so 88 is greater.
2. 14 = 41
True False
False. 14 has 1 ten and 4 ones, but 41 has 4 tens and 1 one. The digits are swapped, so they are not equal.
3. 60 < 70
True False
True. 60 has 6 tens and 70 has 7 tens, so 60 is less than 70.