Grade 1 Math · Comparing Numbers

Grade 1 Comparing Numbers Practice Test

Build number sense with five 10-question practice tests covering greater than, less than, equal to, ordering, and real-world comparisons.

Comparing Numbers Practice Tests

These Grade 1 math practice tests help students compare and order numbers using greater than, less than, and equal relationships. Questions also use tens and ones, number lines, and simple real-world comparisons. Each mini test contains 10 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations.

Skills covered

  • Comparing numbers as greater than, less than, or equal to
  • Using the symbols >, <, and =
  • Ordering numbers from least to greatest and greatest to least
  • Comparing tens and ones in two-digit numbers
  • Solving simple comparison word problems

How to use these practice tests

Complete one 10-question test at a time. Use a number line or compare the tens and ones digits when two numbers look close. Open the solution after answering, then explain why one number is greater, less, or equal.

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Grade 1 Comparing Numbers Practice Tests

A 10-question Grade 1 practice test on comparing, ordering, and describing numbers.

Choose one answer for each question. Open the solution after answering to see the correct answer and explanation.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

Which list is ordered from least to greatest?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 14, 17, 19.

  1. Read both numbers: Compare the digits from left to right, starting with the tens place.
  2. Compare the values: 14 is least, then 17, then 19.
  3. Check the relationship: The correct choice is 14, 17, 19.

14 is least, then 17, then 19.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which list is ordered from greatest to least?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 25, 20, 12.

  1. Read both numbers: Compare the digits from left to right, starting with the tens place.
  2. Compare the values: 25 is greatest, followed by 20, then 12.
  3. Check the relationship: The correct choice is 25, 20, 12.

25 is greatest, followed by 20, then 12.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which number belongs between 31 and 33?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 32.

  1. Read both numbers: Compare the digits from left to right, starting with the tens place.
  2. Compare the values: The counting sequence is 31, 32, 33.
  3. Check the relationship: The correct choice is 32.

The counting sequence is 31, 32, 33.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which number is greatest: 46, 64, or 56?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 64.

  1. Read both numbers: Compare the digits from left to right, starting with the tens place.
  2. Compare the values: 64 has 6 tens, more than 46 and 56.
  3. Check the relationship: The correct choice is 64.

64 has 6 tens, more than 46 and 56.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which number is smallest: 72, 27, or 62?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 27.

  1. Read both numbers: Compare the digits from left to right, starting with the tens place.
  2. Compare the values: 27 has 2 tens, fewer than 72 and 62.
  3. Check the relationship: The correct choice is 27.

27 has 2 tens, fewer than 72 and 62.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Which list is in order from least to greatest?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 38, 42, 48.

  1. Read both numbers: Compare the digits from left to right, starting with the tens place.
  2. Compare the values: 38, 42, 48 increases from left to right.
  3. Check the relationship: The correct choice is 38, 42, 48.

38, 42, 48 increases from left to right.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

What number comes immediately before 50?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 49.

  1. Read both numbers: Compare the digits from left to right, starting with the tens place.
  2. Compare the values: 49 is one less than 50 and comes immediately before it.
  3. Check the relationship: The correct choice is 49.

49 is one less than 50 and comes immediately before it.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

What number comes immediately after 69?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 70.

  1. Read both numbers: Compare the digits from left to right, starting with the tens place.
  2. Compare the values: 70 is one more than 69 and comes immediately after it.
  3. Check the relationship: The correct choice is 70.

70 is one more than 69 and comes immediately after it.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Which number is closest to 30: 29, 24, or 35?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 29.

  1. Read both numbers: Compare the digits from left to right, starting with the tens place.
  2. Compare the values: 29 is one away from 30, closer than 24 or 35.
  3. Check the relationship: The correct choice is 29.

29 is one away from 30, closer than 24 or 35.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Which number belongs between 57 and 60?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 58.

  1. Read both numbers: Compare the digits from left to right, starting with the tens place.
  2. Compare the values: 58 comes after 57 and before 60.
  3. Check the relationship: The correct choice is 58.

58 comes after 57 and before 60.

Frequently asked questions about Grade 1 comparing numbers

How do students compare two-digit numbers?

Compare the tens digits first. If the tens are the same, compare the ones digits. The number with more tens or more ones is greater.

How many questions are in each practice test?

Each mini test contains 10 multiple-choice questions. The complete page includes five mini tests and 50 questions in total.

What do the symbols greater than and less than mean?

The symbol > means greater than, the symbol < means less than, and the symbol = means equal to.