More Than, Less Than, or Equal To Worksheet

Comparison symbols <, > and = are the focus as students compare number pairs and simple sums, fill in missing numbers, fix mistakes on a sample homework page and write their own number sentences.
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Grades 2–3
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Updated Sep 18, 2026

Subject
Place Value, Math
Topic
More Than, Less Than
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We are always searching for engaging ways to teach our students new skills and review skills that they already know! This 2-page worksheet will certainly provide your students with the practice they need to deepen their understanding.

Students will practice with More Than, Less Than, or Equal To with this printable. The objective is for students to be able to understand and use the symbols < > and =.

This worksheet is most appropriate for Grade 2 students. You may have Grade 3 students who need the additional practice.

There are 2 pages included and each page has 3 boxes of problems on it.

On the first page, students will:

1. Put the correct symbols ( < > or = ) between each pair of numbers.

2. Put in the missing numbers to make the number sentence correct.

3. Find and mark the mistakes in the completed number sentences.

On the second page, students will:

1. Put the symbols in to make the number sentences correct. They will have to solve the addition or subtraction problems first to decide which symbol they need to use.

2. Complete these number sentences. There is an addition sentence on the left side of the symbol.

3. Write number sentences of their own using the symbols.

You can easily print and laminate these pages, so they retain their durability for repeated use. Students can write answers with a dry erase marker.

This will make a great math centre or small group activity.

This worksheet set is also great as an assessment.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Compare numbers up to four digits using <, > and =

  • Evaluate addition and subtraction expressions before comparing them

  • Identify and correct errors in comparison statements

Teaching tips

  • The John's homework section offers a quick check on whether students read each symbol in the right direction.

  • Both pages remind students that the greedy crocodile always eats the biggest number, a handy way to remember which way each symbol opens.

Skills covered

  • Symbol use — choosing <, > or = for pairs of multi-digit numbers

  • Error analysis — marking mistakes in a completed homework example

  • Writing number sentences — composing original comparisons with the symbols

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