Block Party Comparisons

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents pairs of base ten block illustrations side by side, each representing a different number. Students are tasked with writing the numerical value of each set of blocks below the illustrations. Once the values are determined, students must decide which number is greater or if the numbers are equal, and denote their conclusion using the correct comparison symbol (greater than, less than, or equal to) in the provided space. This format allows students to practice translating the concrete visual information into abstract numerical representations.

“Block Party Comparisons” is designed to reinforce students’ understanding of place value and the comparison of two-digit numbers. It guides students to count the tens and ones represented by the blocks, which strengthens their ability to quantify groups of ten and individual units. By determining the greater or lesser number, or identifying when two numbers are equivalent, students enhance their numerical reasoning skills. This worksheet fosters critical thinking and mathematical logic as students actively engage with the foundational concept of value comparison.