Let's solve this step by step. The task is to
compare two groups of stars in each row and
circle the correct word — *more than*, *less than*, or *equal to* — that describes the relationship between the number of stars in the left group and the right group.
We'll count the stars in each group and compare them.
---
Row 1:
- Left group:
- Top row: 6 stars
- Middle row: 6 stars
- Bottom row: 3 stars
→ Total = 6 + 6 + 3 =
15 stars
- Right group:
- 4 rows of 4 stars each → 4 × 4 =
16 stars
→ 15 is
less than 16
✔ Circle:
less than
---
Row 2:
- Left group:
- Top row: 6 stars
- Bottom row: 3 stars
→ Total = 6 + 3 =
9 stars
- Right group:
- Top row: 7 stars
- Middle row: 7 stars
- Bottom row: 1 star
→ Total = 7 + 7 + 1 =
15 stars
→ 9 is
less than 15
✔ Circle:
less than
---
Row 3:
- Left group:
- 3 columns of 4 stars each → 3 × 4 =
12 stars
- Right group:
- 4 rows of 5 stars each → 4 × 5 =
20 stars
→ 12 is
less than 20
✔ Circle:
less than
---
Row 4:
- Left group:
- 2 rows of 3 stars each → 2 × 3 =
6 stars
- Right group:
- 3 rows of 3 stars each → 3 × 3 =
9 stars
→ 6 is
less than 9
✔ Circle:
less than
---
Row 5:
- Left group:
- 1 row of 6 stars →
6 stars
- Right group:
- 3 rows of 3 stars → 3 × 3 =
9 stars
(Wait, let’s check: top row has 3, middle has 3, bottom has 1? Wait — actually, it looks like:
- Top: 3 stars
- Middle: 3 stars
- Bottom: 1 star
→ Total = 3 + 3 + 1 =
7 stars)
But wait — looking at the image:
- Right group:
- Top: 3 stars
- Middle: 3 stars
- Bottom: 1 star → total =
7 stars
Left group: 6 stars
So 6 is
less than 7
✔ Circle:
less than
---
Row 6:
- Left group:
- 4 rows of 5 stars → 4 × 5 =
20 stars
- Right group:
- 4 rows of 4 stars → 4 × 4 =
16 stars
→ 20 is
more than 16
✔ Circle:
more than
---
✔ Final Answers:
1.
less than
2.
less than
3.
less than
4.
less than
5.
less than
6.
more than
---
Summary:
| Row | Left Stars | Right Stars | Relationship |
|-----|------------|-------------|--------------|
| 1 | 15 | 16 | less than |
| 2 | 9 | 15 | less than |
| 3 | 12 | 20 | less than |
| 4 | 6 | 9 | less than |
| 5 | 6 | 7 | less than |
| 6 | 20 | 16 | more than |
✔ So, circle:
1.
less than
2.
less than
3.
less than
4.
less than
5.
less than
6.
more than
Let me know if you'd like a visual version or printable answer!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of which has fewer less than worksheet.
