The later a number comes when you count, the bigger it is.
Step 1: Let's Learn
Read it, or press Listen and follow the words.
Why that is true
Counting adds one thing at a time. To reach 8 you had to pass 5, so 8 must be more.
An example
You say 8 after 5, so 8 is bigger than 5. You do not need any counters in front of you.
No objects needed
Once you know this, you can compare numbers on their own. That is a big step — the numbers stopped needing things behind them.
A number line makes it visible
Numbers get bigger as you go right. Whichever is further along is the larger one.
Step 2: Try It Yourself
Tap and try it out.
Step 3: Watch an Example
One step at a time.
Watch Mia Compare 8 and 5
Mia has two number cards, 8 and 5.
- Step 1
She thinks about counting: one, two, three, four, five.
Step 4: Your Turn
Practice makes it stick.
Two Cards
Problem 1 of 1
Which is bigger, 6 or 9?
Bigger or Smaller
1 of 4
Which is bigger, 3 or 7?
2 of 4
Which is smaller, 2 or 6?
3 of 4
Which is bigger, 10 or 4?
4 of 4
Which is smaller, 1 or 9?
Step 5: Quick Check
Show what you know.
Question 1 of 1
Which is bigger, 5 or 8?
What You Learned
- A number that comes later when counting is bigger.
- You can compare numbers without counting objects.