Learning Map
MathematicsNumber Representation & Place Valueusually ages 6–7

Comparing and ordering numbers

Compare and order two-digit numbers using the symbols >, =, and <, based on place value understanding

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If you show your child the numbers 34, 67, and 21, can they put them in order from smallest to largest — and use the symbols > or < correctly?

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Builds on
The two digits of a two-digit numberages 6–7Comparing two-digit numbers using PV requires understanding tens and ones
Two written numerals between 1 and 10ages 5–6Comparing two-digit numbers extends from comparing single-digit written numerals
Comparing and ordering numbersthis skill · ages 6–7
Unlocks
Ordering Numbers to 1000ages 7–8Comparing to 1000 extends comparing two-digit numbers
Comparing and ordering measurementsages 6–7Using >, <, = for measurements parallels using them for numbers
Precise Maths Communicationages 6–7Using >, =, < correctly exercises precise mathematical communication

solid = must come firstdashed = helps

Curriculum alignment

Candidate matches to official curriculum codes — machine-suggested, unreviewed (v0.1).

Show candidate curriculum codes · 3 ACARA · 2 NSW · 3 VIC

Australian Curriculum v9 candidate

AC9M2N04medium confidenceYear 2 · Number

add and subtract one- and two-digit numbers, representing problems using number sentences and solve using part-part-whole reasoning and a variety of calculation strategies

AC9M3N01medium confidenceYear 3 · Number

recognise, represent and order natural numbers using naming and writing conventions for numerals beyond 10 000

AC9M3N04medium confidenceYear 3 · Number

multiply and divide one- and two-digit numbers, representing problems using number sentences, diagrams and arrays, and using a variety of calculation strategies

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

MA1-RWN-01high confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 1
MA2-RN-02high confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 2

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M2N04medium confidenceMathematics · Level 2 · Number strand
VC2M3N02medium confidenceMathematics · Level 3 · Number strand
VC2M3N05low confidenceMathematics · Level 3 · Number strand

These are candidate alignments generated by semantic matching — machine-suggested and unreviewed (v0.1), not official or verified mappings. For official curriculum content see australiancurriculum.edu.au, curriculum.nsw.edu.au and f10.vcaa.vic.edu.au. Don’t rely on them for registration or compliance purposes.

Nearby on the map

10 More or 10 Lessages 6–7 A Ten Is Ten Onesages 6–7 Number Words to 100ages 6–7 Place value understanding and number factsages 6–7

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