Let's solve this step by step based on the image you've provided. The task is:
>
Circle > or < symbol. The symbol points to the number that is less.
This means:
- We need to compare two groups of shapes in each box.
- Count how many shapes are in each group.
- Then, determine which group has fewer shapes.
- The
< (less than) symbol
points to the smaller number, and the
> (greater than) symbol opens toward the larger number.
We'll go through each box one by one.
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Box 1: Circles
- Left side: 2 blue circles
- Right side: 1 blue circle
- Compare: 2 vs. 1 → 1 is less
- So, the
< symbol should point to the right (to the 1)
- Therefore,
circle the < symbol (the one pointing to the single circle)
✔ Answer: Circle the
< symbol
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Box 2: Stars
- Left side: 6 stars (3 rows of 2)
- Right side: 4 stars (2 rows of 2)
- Compare: 6 vs. 4 → 4 is less
- So,
< points to the right (to 4)
- Therefore,
circle the < symbol
✔ Answer: Circle the
< symbol
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Box 3: Rectangles
- Left side: 2 green rectangles
- Right side: 3 green rectangles (stacked vertically)
- Compare: 2 vs. 3 → 2 is less
- So,
< points to the left (to 2)
- Therefore,
circle the < symbol (the one pointing left)
✔ Answer: Circle the
< symbol
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Box 4: Triangles
- Left side: 6 yellow triangles (2 rows of 3)
- Right side: 8 yellow triangles (2 rows of 4)
- Compare: 6 vs. 8 → 6 is less
- So,
< points to the left (to 6)
- Therefore,
circle the < symbol
✔ Answer: Circle the
< symbol
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Box 5: Yellow Triangles (bottom row, left)
- Left side: 9 triangles (3 rows of 3)
- Right side: 8 triangles (2 rows of 4)
- Compare: 9 vs. 8 → 8 is less
- So,
< points to the right (to 8)
- Therefore,
circle the < symbol
✔ Answer: Circle the
< symbol
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Box 6: Blue Circles
- Left side: 9 circles (3 columns of 3)
- Right side: 7 circles (2 columns: 3 and 4)
- Compare: 9 vs. 7 → 7 is less
- So,
< points to the right (to 7)
- Therefore,
circle the < symbol
✔ Answer: Circle the
< symbol
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✔ Final Answer Summary:
In
all six boxes, the
< symbol is the correct one to circle because it points to the smaller group.
So,
circle the < symbol in every box.
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📌 Explanation:
- The
< symbol always points to the
smaller number.
- The
> symbol opens toward the
larger number.
- In all cases, the
left-hand side has more or equal, but in each case, the
right-hand side is smaller (except Box 3, where left is smaller), so we check carefully.
Wait — let’s double-check
Box 3 again:
Recheck Box 3: Rectangles
- Left: 2 rectangles
- Right: 3 rectangles
- So, 2 < 3 → the
< symbol should point to the
left (to the 2)
- That means we
circle the < symbol (which is pointing left)
Yes — correct.
And for
Box 5:
- Left: 9 triangles
- Right: 8 triangles → 8 is less → < points to right → circle <
All good.
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✔ Final Answer:
Circle the < symbol in ALL six boxes.
Each time, the < symbol correctly points to the smaller quantity.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of symbols for greater than less than worksheet.
