About Greater or Less
You will see two numbers with an empty box between them. Your job is to choose the correct sign to put in the box. Use the greater than sign when the first number is bigger, the less than sign when the first number is smaller, and the equals sign when the two numbers are exactly the same. Tap the sign you think is right. You get 10 questions, and a correct answer turns green while a wrong one shows the correct sign so you can learn it.
Tips for kids
Here is a trick that always works: the open, wide end of the greater and less than signs faces the bigger number, and the pointy end points at the smaller one. Some people imagine the sign as a hungry mouth that always wants to eat the bigger number. Say the numbers out loud and picture which is bigger before you choose.
Why comparing numbers matters
Comparing numbers is an important early math skill that helps with ordering, place value and understanding how big numbers are. Getting comfortable with the greater than, less than and equals signs sets children up well for lots of later math.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Greater or Less?
Two numbers appear with a gap between them. Choose the correct sign to go in the gap: greater than, less than, or equal to. The pointy end of the sign always points at the smaller number.
What do the signs mean?
The greater than sign means the first number is bigger. The less than sign means the first number is smaller. The equals sign means both numbers are the same. A handy trick is that the open, wide end of the sign faces the bigger number.
Is it free?
Yes. Greater or Less is free with no download and no sign-up, and it works on any device in your browser.