Kids Under 7: Kids math worksheets - Free Printable

Let's solve this step-by-step.

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Part 1: Fill in the missing numbers

We have a grid of 3x3 boxes, each with a middle number and two blank spaces on the left and right. The pattern seems to be that the middle number is the sum of the two adjacent numbers (left and right), or possibly part of a sequence.

But looking at the layout:

Each row has three boxes:
- First box: [ _ | 5 | _ ]
- Second box: [ _ | 3 | _ ]
- Third box: [ _ | 6 | _ ]

And so on.

Wait — actually, it looks like each row consists of three separate three-box units, where the middle number is given, and the left and right boxes are blank.

So for example:
```
[ _ | 5 | _ ]
[ _ | 2 | _ ]
[ _ | 7 | _ ]
```

This suggests that each row is a separate set of three boxes, and the middle number is fixed, but the left and right numbers are missing.

But there’s no obvious rule unless we assume a pattern across the entire grid.

Alternatively, perhaps the idea is that the middle number is the average or sum of the left and right? But that would require more information.

Wait — let's look again.

Actually, this might be a number sequence puzzle where each row is a sequence of three numbers, with the middle one given, and the left and right are missing.

But that doesn't make sense because we don’t know the pattern.

Alternatively, perhaps the missing numbers are meant to be filled such that each row forms a sequence from 1 to 10, but that’s not clear.

Wait — another possibility: maybe the left and right numbers are supposed to be one less and one more than the middle number?

That is, for example:
- For "5", the numbers could be 4 and 6 → [4 | 5 | 6]
- For "3" → [2 | 3 | 4]
- For "6" → [5 | 6 | 7]

But then the next row:
- [ _ | 2 | _ ] → could be [1 | 2 | 3]
- [ _ | 8 | _ ] → [7 | 8 | 9]
- [ _ | 4 | _ ] → [3 | 4 | 5]

Then next row:
- [ _ | 7 | _ ] → [6 | 7 | 8]
- [ _ | 9 | _ ] → [8 | 9 | 10]
- [ _ | 1 | _ ] → [0 | 1 | 2] — but 0 may not be appropriate for kids under 7

But wait — the last one is [ _ | 1 | _ ]. If we use 0 and 2, that works numerically, but maybe not intended.

Alternatively, maybe the left and right numbers are just any numbers, and the task is simply to fill in any missing numbers? That seems too vague.

Wait — perhaps it's a pattern based on position.

Let’s look at the first column of middle numbers: 5, 2, 7
Second column: 3, 8, 9
Third column: 6, 4, 1

No clear pattern.

Alternatively, maybe the goal is to complete sequences such that each row is a sequence of three consecutive numbers with the middle one given.

For example:
- Row 1: [4 | 5 | 6] → 5 is middle
- Row 2: [1 | 2 | 3] → 2 is middle
- Row 3: [6 | 7 | 8] → 7 is middle

Then:
- Row 4: [2 | 3 | 4] → 3 is middle
- Row 5: [7 | 8 | 9] → 8 is middle
- Row 6: [3 | 4 | 5] → 4 is middle

Then:
- Row 7: [6 | 7 | 8] → 7 is middle
- Row 8: [8 | 9 | 10] → 9 is middle
- Row 9: [0 | 1 | 2] → 1 is middle — but 0 may not be used

But 0 is acceptable in some contexts.

Alternatively, maybe the left and right numbers are always one less and one more than the middle.

So for every box:
- Left = Middle - 1
- Right = Middle + 1

Let’s test:

| Box | Middle | Left | Right |
|-----|--------|------|-------|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
| 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 |

Now, if we accept 0 as valid (which is okay in early math), then this works.

So the completed boxes would be:

```
[4][5][6] [2][3][4] [5][6][7]
[1][2][3] [7][8][9] [3][4][5]
[6][7][8] [8][9][10] [0][1][2]
```

But wait — the layout shows three boxes per row, each with three cells: left, middle, right.

So the full grid becomes:

Row 1:
- [4 | 5 | 6]
- [2 | 3 | 4]
- [5 | 6 | 7]

Row 2:
- [1 | 2 | 3]
- [7 | 8 | 9]
- [3 | 4 | 5]

Row 3:
- [6 | 7 | 8]
- [8 | 9 | 10]
- [0 | 1 | 2]

This seems consistent with the pattern: each triplet is three consecutive numbers centered on the given middle number.

So the missing numbers are:

- For [ _ | 5 | _ ] → 4 and 6
- For [ _ | 3 | _ ] → 2 and 4
- For [ _ | 6 | _ ] → 5 and 7
- For [ _ | 2 | _ ] → 1 and 3
- For [ _ | 8 | _ ] → 7 and 9
- For [ _ | 4 | _ ] → 3 and 5
- For [ _ | 7 | _ ] → 6 and 8
- For [ _ | 9 | _ ] → 8 and 10
- For [ _ | 1 | _ ] → 0 and 2

✔ This makes sense.

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Part 2: Write the ">" , "<" or "=" symbol

We have pairs of numbers, and we need to compare them.

Let’s go through each pair:

1. 1 and 3 → 1 < 3 → <
2. 8 and 8 → 8 = 8 → =
3. 4 and 9 → 4 < 9 → <
4. 7 and 2 → 7 > 2 → >
5. 9 and 6 → 9 > 6 → >
6. 5 and 6 → 5 < 6 → <
7. 2 and 1 → 2 > 1 → >
8. 8 and 3 → 8 > 3 → >
9. 4 and 4 → 4 = 4 → =
10. 2 and 8 → 2 < 8 → <
11. 4 and 7 → 4 < 7 → <
12. 1 and 8 → 1 < 8 → <
13. 10 and 3 → 10 > 3 → >
14. 6 and 6 → 6 = 6 → =
15. 9 and 10 → 9 < 10 → <
16. 5 and 2 → 5 > 2 → >

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✔ Final Answer:

#### Part 1: Fill in the missing numbers

Each box is filled as:

- [4 | 5 | 6], [2 | 3 | 4], [5 | 6 | 7]
- [1 | 2 | 3], [7 | 8 | 9], [3 | 4 | 5]
- [6 | 7 | 8], [8 | 9 | 10], [0 | 1 | 2]

#### Part 2: Comparison symbols

1. 1 < 3 → <
2. 8 = 8 → =
3. 4 < 9 → <
4. 7 > 2 → >
5. 9 > 6 → >
6. 5 < 6 → <
7. 2 > 1 → >
8. 8 > 3 → >
9. 4 = 4 → =
10. 2 < 8 → <
11. 4 < 7 → <
12. 1 < 8 → <
13. 10 > 3 → >
14. 6 = 6 → =
15. 9 < 10 → <
16. 5 > 2 → >

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📝 Explanation:

- In Part 1, the pattern is that the middle number is the middle of three consecutive numbers, so the left is one less, and the right is one more.
- In Part 2, we compare two numbers using standard comparison rules: greater than (>), less than (<), or equal (=).

This is a good exercise for number recognition, sequencing, and basic comparison skills for young learners.

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