Study Guide — K.CC.C.7

Compare written numerals 1–10

Compare numerals on paper — which is greater? Use a number line as support.

What this standard means

• Identify which of two numerals 1–10 is greater
• Identify which is less
• Know when two numerals are equal
• Use a number line to justify comparisons

_See printable PDF for diagram._

How to use the 20 practice sets

| Sets | When to use | | --- | --- | | 1–5 | Intro — explore together, short written items | | 6–10 | Core skills — diagrams and written practice | | 11–15 | Mixed review — explain thinking | | 16–20 | Stretch — word problems and mastery tasks |

Pacing: 10–15 minutes per session.

How to practice

1. Which is farther right on the number line? 2. Compare pairs of numerals on cards 3. Say “5 is less than 8 because…”

_See printable PDF for diagram._

Common mistakes

• Thinking larger digits always mean larger numbers (e.g. 6 vs 9 ok, but 9 vs 10 later)
• Confusing > and < symbols if introduced early
• Not using the number line to verify

Review and practice tests

1. Start Review 1/10 when sets 1–3 feel comfortable. 2. Move up one review level with little help. 3. Use Practice Test 4/10–6/10 for mid-standard checks. 4. Practice Test 10/10 is the mastery bar for K.CC.C.7.

• [ ] Compare any two numerals 1–10
• [ ] Uses greater/less/equal correctly
• [ ] Explains using number order

Materials for this standard

• Practice Problems — 20 printable sets
• Review — 10 difficulty levels
• Practice Test — 10 difficulty levels
• Answer key — for parents and tutors