Two written numerals between 1 and 10
Compare two written numerals between 1 and 10 to determine which is greater or less
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If you write "3" and "8" on two pieces of paper and ask your child which number is bigger, can they get it right — and could they tell you why?
Compare two written numerals between 1 and 10 to determine which is greater or less
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- 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
“If you write "3" and "8" on two pieces of paper and ask your child which number is bigger, can they get it right — and could they tell you why?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Domain
- Counting & Cardinality
- Age range
- Ages 5–6
Standards