Mathematics·Number Representation & Place Value·procedural
Ordering Numbers to 1000
Compare and order numbers up to 1000 using >, =, and < symbols, based on place-value understanding
Suggested ages 7–8
Learning journey
Your child is mastering larger numbers — learning to read, write, and work with numbers up to 1000 by understanding how hundreds, tens, and ones work together.
Evidence of understanding
- Compare two three-digit numbers by examining hundreds first, then tens, then ones
- Use >, =, and < correctly to record comparisons of three-digit numbers
- Order a set of numbers up to 1000 from smallest to largest
Assessment prompt
If you give Ordering Numbers to 1000 a set of three-digit numbers like 456, 231, and 789, can they put them in order and use > and < correctly?
Standards alignment
2.NBT.4US · ccss-math
Compare three-digit numbers
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · 2
Ma/KS2/Y3/NPV/3GB · uk-nc-2013
Compare and order numbers
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2