Have your students practise identifying which number is greater, less than, or equal to with this engaging farm-themed task card set. The Numbers to 20 Task Cards: Comparing Numbers activity is a fun and practical way for students to deepen their number sense while learning how to compare two values using mathematical symbols.

This set includes 42 cards, each displaying two numbers between 0 and 20. Students will compare the numbers on each card and decide which symbol to use: greater than (>), less than (<), or equal to (=). The clear and consistent format makes it easy for young learners to complete the task independently or in pairs, supporting both classroom instruction and maths rotations.

To make the activity even more interactive, try setting up a simple farm roleplay scenario. Students can collect plastic eggs or counters in small baskets to represent the two numbers on a card. They then compare the “baskets” and write the correct symbol. This hands-on extension is perfect for kinaesthetic learners and brings even more excitement to the maths block!

Key Learning Outcomes

• ✅ Compare numbers to 20 using >, <, and = symbols
• ✅ Develop number sense and understanding of quantity relationships
• ✅ Strengthen mathematical reasoning and vocabulary
• ✅ Build fluency in reading and writing comparison symbols

What’s Included

• 42 farm-themed comparing numbers task cards
• Numbers ranging from 0 to 20 on every card
• Formatted to fit into Kmart rainbow storage containers

Materials Needed

• Printed and laminated task cards
• Pencils, whiteboard markers, or comparison symbol cards
• Optional: plastic eggs, counters, or other manipulatives for roleplay

How to Use

1. Print and laminate the task cards for repeated use
2. Students select a card, read both numbers, and compare them
3. They write the correct symbol (>, <, or =) on a worksheet or whiteboard
4. Use in a maths centre, one-on-one activity, or as a partner challenge
5. Incorporate manipulatives for added engagement or support

Ideas for Classroom Use

• 💡 Add to your maths rotations as a comparing numbers station
• 💡 Use in a whole-class warm-up by displaying cards on the board
• 💡 Create a mini-assessment by having students complete 5 cards independently
• 💡 Include in fast finisher tubs for meaningful practise

Top Teacher Tips

• 💛 Provide students with mini comparison posters as a reference
• 💛 Add magnetic symbols to the whiteboard for group modelled comparisons
• 💛 Use colour-coded number cards for visual differentiation

This task card pack is from our Numbers to 20 Task Card Package which is designed to fit in the Kmart rainbow storage containers. You can access all 12 packs in one easy download.

You might also like other task card sets in this package including: Blueberry Pairs, Twenty Candies, Counting Blocks, Missing Number, Tally Marks to 20, Number Scramble Ordering, Counting Apples, More or Less, Twenty Buttons, Number Bonds, I Spy Numbers.

You might also be interested in our interactive Numbers to 20 PowerPoint games: Lemon Picking, Pirate Sea Race, Monsters Vs Heroes, Counting Numbers to 20.