CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.C.7
The Standard
Compare two numbers between 1 and 10 presented as written numerals.
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · Counting and Cardinality
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students look at two written numerals and decide which represents more or less. They also recognize when the numerals are equal.
What Mastery Looks Like
- Students correctly name which numeral shows more, which shows less, or whether both are equal. They can explain by counting or using the number sequence.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may choose the numeral that looks taller or wider. Some confuse a numeral’s place in the counting sequence or think two different-looking cards cannot show equal amounts.
How to Assess It
- Show the pairs 3 and 8, then 6 and 6. Ask students to circle the greater numeral or mark “same” when equal.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs of numeral cards; students build each number with counters, then point to the card showing more.
Display 4 and 7 and ask, “Which number is greater, and how do you know?”
Play War with numeral cards 1 through 10; each partner names the greater number and keeps the pair.
Show two price tags from $1 to $10 and ask which item costs more, less, or the same.
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Where This Standard Sits
Before This Standard
If students are struggling here, check these first.
- CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.B.4c
Knowing each next number means one more gives the size order needed to decide which written numeral is greater.
- CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.A.3
Connecting written numerals to quantities supports comparing numeral symbols, though students can compare with recognition before fluent writing.
- CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.C.6
Comparing object groups develops the greater than, less than, and equal ideas later applied to written numerals.
What This Unlocks
Mastery here sets students up for these next.
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Related Standards
- CCSS.Math.Content.1.NBT.C.5
Given a two-digit number, mentally find 10 more or 10 less than the number, without having to count; explain the reasoning used.
- CCSS.Math.Content.4.NBT.A.2
Read and write multi-digit whole numbers using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form. Compare two multi-digit numbers based on meanings of the digi...
- CCSS.Math.Content.2.NBT.A.4
Compare two three-digit numbers based on meanings of the hundreds, tens, and ones digits, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons.
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