Mathematics·Counting & Cardinality·procedural
Two written numerals between 1 and 10
Compare two written numerals between 1 and 10 to determine which is greater or less
Suggested ages 5–6
Learning journey
Your child is building essential counting skills — learning that numbers have meaning, that each number represents a specific quantity, and beginning to compare groups to see which has more or fewer objects.
Evidence of understanding
- 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
Assessment prompt
If you write "3" and "8" on two pieces of paper and ask Two written numerals between 1 and 10 which number is bigger, can they get it right — and could they tell you why?
Standards alignment
K.CC.7US · ccss-math
Compare Written Numerals
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · K