Number Comparison Game!

The objective is to quickly solve Number Comparison problems.

You will have 60 seconds to answer as many questions as you can.

Are you ready? Let’s see how many you can get right!

Number Comparison Math Game - Master Number Comparison!

Welcome to Mathzz's exciting number comparison game! Challenge yourself with our interactive comparison game designed to strengthen your number sense and comparison skills. In this fast-paced, 60-second challenge, you'll compare numbers and choose the correct symbol. Perfect for students learning number relationships or adults wanting to sharpen their mathematical thinking!

Why Play Number Comparison Games?

Number comparison is a fundamental mathematical skill that forms the foundation for understanding number relationships, ordering, and mathematical reasoning. Our timed comparison game helps develop:

  • Number Sense: Understanding the relative value and magnitude of numbers
  • Quick Recognition: Instant identification of larger and smaller numbers
  • Mathematical Reasoning: Building logical thinking skills
  • Symbol Recognition: Mastering the < and > symbols

Our comparison game is simple yet engaging! You'll see two numbers (2-digit or 3-digit) with a question mark between them. Your job is to choose the correct comparison symbol. You have 60 seconds to solve as many comparisons as possible!

  1. Click the "Start" button to begin the 60-second challenge
  2. Look at the two numbers displayed on screen
  3. Compare the numbers mentally
  4. Click "<" if the first number is smaller than the second
  5. Click ">" if the first number is greater than the second
  6. Try to solve as many as possible before time runs out!

Want to get faster at number comparison? Here are some helpful strategies:

  • Digit Count First: 3-digit numbers are always greater than 2-digit numbers
  • Left to Right: Compare digits from left to right (hundreds, then tens, then ones)
  • Symbol Memory: Remember that < points to the smaller number, > points to the larger
  • Quick Scanning: Look for obvious differences first (like 100 vs 50)
  • Practice Patterns: Recognize common number patterns quickly

Elementary Students (Ages 6-11)

Essential for building number sense, understanding place value, and mastering comparison symbols.

Middle School Students (Ages 12-14)

Great for reinforcing number relationships and preparing for more advanced mathematical concepts.

High School & Adults

Perfect for maintaining quick number recognition skills and mathematical fluency.

Track Your Progress

Create a free account to save your high scores and monitor your improvement over time. Our system tracks your accuracy percentage, number of problems solved, and personal best scores. Challenge yourself to beat your previous records and become a comparison master!

Ready to test your number comparison skills? Start the game above and see how many problems you can solve in 60 seconds. Practice regularly to improve your number sense and comparison speed!