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Compare and Order Numbers (Year 4)

Numbers can be compared by looking at their size. Ordering numbers from smallest to largest helps us understand patterns, solve problems, and spot differences clearly.

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In KS2 Maths, pupils learn how to compare and order numbers. This builds confidence in spotting number patterns and prepares them for more complex problem-solving in later years.

  • Ascending: Numbers arranged from smallest to largest.
  • Descending: Numbers arranged from largest to smallest.
  • Place Value: The value of a digit based on its position in a number.
How do you compare numbers in KS2 Maths?

To compare numbers, pupils look at the digits from left to right. The number with the greater digit in the highest place value is larger.

What does ordering numbers mean?

Ordering numbers means arranging them in ascending order (smallest to largest) or descending order (largest to smallest) to make comparisons easier.

Why is comparing numbers important?

Comparing numbers helps pupils estimate, check answers, and understand number relationships, which are key skills for solving real-life problems in Maths.

1 .
What does this symbol mean < ?
Less than
Greater than
Equal to
Greater than or equal to
The smallest part of the symbol will be next to the smallest number e.g. 2 < 3
2 .
Which number lies halfway between 1,020 and 1,050?
1,030
1,035
1,040
1,045
1,020 + 15 = 1,035 and 1,050 - 15 = 1,035 too
3 .
Which number comes after -4 on a number line, counting down?
-2
-3
-5
-1
A number line with negative numbers would be -5, -4, -3, -2, -1
4 .
Which of these numbers is greater?
4,561
4,516
4,615
4,651
4,651 and 4,615 both have 4 thousands and 6 hundreds but 4,651 has 5 tens while 4,615 only has 1
5 .
Which is the smallest number?
5,478
5,748
5,847
5,784
All of the numbers have 5 thousands but 5,478 only has 4 hundreds, while all the rest have 7 or 8
6 .
Which is the longest distance?
9,412 m
9,214 m
9,421 m
9,241 m
9,421 and 9,412 both have 9 thousands and 4 hundreds but 9,421 has 2 tens while 9,412 only has 1
7 .
Which of these numbers is the largest?
0.2
1.3
0.9
1.1
Decimals can be confusing. If two numbers share the same ones (like 1.3 and 1.1) then the one with the highest tenths is higher
8 .
Which number comes next? -3, -2, -1
0
1
2
3
0 is between -1 and 1
9 .
What does this symbol mean >?
Less than
Greater than
Equal to
Greater than or equal to
The largest part of the symbol will be next to the largest number e.g. 3 > 2
10 .
Which number is fewer than 53?
45
54
68
55
I hope you got this one right!
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Compare numbers up to 1000

Author:  Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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