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Maths Quiz - Compare and Order Numbers (Year 4) (Questions)

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.

Key Terms

  • 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.

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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.

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1. Which number is fewer than 53?
[ ] 45
[ ] 54
[ ] 68
[ ] 55
2. What does this symbol mean < ?
[ ] Less than
[ ] Greater than
[ ] Equal to
[ ] Greater than or equal to
3. What does this symbol mean >?
[ ] Less than
[ ] Greater than
[ ] Equal to
[ ] Greater than or equal to
4. Which of these numbers is the largest?
[ ] 0.2
[ ] 1.3
[ ] 0.9
[ ] 1.1
5. Which number comes after -4 on a number line, counting down?
[ ] -2
[ ] -3
[ ] -5
[ ] -1
6. Which number comes next? -3, -2, -1
[ ] 0
[ ] 1
[ ] 2
[ ] 3
7. Which number lies halfway between 1,020 and 1,050?
[ ] 1,030
[ ] 1,035
[ ] 1,040
[ ] 1,045
8. Which of these numbers is greater?
[ ] 4,561
[ ] 4,516
[ ] 4,615
[ ] 4,651
9. Which is the longest distance?
[ ] 9,412 m
[ ] 9,214 m
[ ] 9,421 m
[ ] 9,241 m
10. Which is the smallest number?
[ ] 5,478
[ ] 5,748
[ ] 5,847
[ ] 5,784

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Compare numbers up to 1000

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Maths Quiz - Compare and Order Numbers (Year 4) (Answers)
1. Which number is fewer than 53?
[x] 45
[ ] 54
[ ] 68
[ ] 55
I hope you got this one right!
2. What does this symbol mean < ?
[x] 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
3. What does this symbol mean >?
[ ] Less than
[x] 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
4. Which of these numbers is the largest?
[ ] 0.2
[x] 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
5. Which number comes after -4 on a number line, counting down?
[ ] -2
[ ] -3
[x] -5
[ ] -1
A number line with negative numbers would be -5, -4, -3, -2, -1
6. Which number comes next? -3, -2, -1
[x] 0
[ ] 1
[ ] 2
[ ] 3
0 is between -1 and 1
7. Which number lies halfway between 1,020 and 1,050?
[ ] 1,030
[x] 1,035
[ ] 1,040
[ ] 1,045
1,020 + 15 = 1,035 and 1,050 - 15 = 1,035 too
8. Which of these numbers is greater?
[ ] 4,561
[ ] 4,516
[ ] 4,615
[x] 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
9. Which is the longest distance?
[ ] 9,412 m
[ ] 9,214 m
[x] 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
10. Which is the smallest number?
[x] 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
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