Direct Comparison
Which Is Longer? (1)
Circle the LONGER item in each pair.
A pencil or a crayon?
A shoe or a sock?
Your arm or your hand?
Which Is Longer? (2)
Circle the LONGER item in each pair.
A train or a car?
A skipping rope or a belt?
A garden hose or a straw?
Which Is Shorter? (1)
Circle the SHORTER item in each pair.
A bus or a car?
A worm or a snake?
A spoon or a broom?
Which Is Shorter? (2)
Circle the SHORTER item in each pair.
A pencil or a ruler?
A finger or a leg?
A paper clip or a baseball bat?
Long or Short? (1)
Sort each item into the correct column.
Long or Short? (2)
Sort each item into the correct column.
Which Is Taller? (1)
Circle the TALLER one.
A tree or a flower?
A giraffe or a dog?
A house or a kennel?
Which Is Taller? (2)
Circle the TALLER one.
A lamp post or a fire hydrant?
An elephant or a mouse?
A basketball hoop or a table?
Which Is Shorter (Height)? (1)
Circle the one that is NOT as tall.
A cat or a horse?
A cup or a bottle?
A child or a dad?
Which Is Shorter (Height)? (2)
Circle the one that is NOT as tall.
A mushroom or a sunflower?
A bird or a giraffe?
A teddy bear or a wardrobe?
Tall or Short?
Sort each thing into the correct column.
Which Is Heavier? (1)
Circle the HEAVIER item in each pair.
A watermelon or a grape?
A brick or a sponge?
A dog or an ant?
Which Is Heavier? (2)
Circle the HEAVIER item in each pair.
A horse or a cat?
A bag of sand or a tissue?
A rock or a leaf?
Which Is Lighter? (1)
Circle the LIGHTER item in each pair.
A balloon or a bowling ball?
A leaf or a book?
A feather or an egg?
Which Is Lighter? (2)
Circle the LIGHTER item in each pair.
A butterfly or a rock?
A cotton ball or a banana?
A piece of paper or a cup of water?
Heavy or Light? (1)
Sort each item into the correct column.
Heavy or Light? (2)
Sort each item into the correct column.
Which Holds More? (1)
Circle the container that HOLDS MORE.
A bucket or a cup?
A bath or a sink?
A swimming pool or a paddling pool?
Which Holds More? (2)
Circle the container that HOLDS MORE.
A fish tank or a glass?
A wheelbarrow or a spoon?
A water bottle or a thimble?
Which Holds Less? (1)
Circle the container that HOLDS LESS.
A mug or a jug?
A teaspoon or a bowl?
A thimble or a glass?
Which Holds Less? (2)
Circle the container that HOLDS LESS.
An egg cup or a bucket?
A cup or a bathtub?
A bottle cap or a pot?
Holds More or Holds Less?
Sort each container into the correct column.
Which Takes Longer? (1)
Circle the activity that takes LONGER.
Brushing your teeth or having a shower?
Blinking or reading a book?
Eating one biscuit or cooking a meal?
Which Takes Longer? (2)
Circle the activity that takes LONGER.
Writing your name or writing a story?
Counting to 5 or counting to 100?
Tying your shoes or building a sandcastle?
Which Is Quicker? (1)
Circle the activity that is QUICKER.
Clapping once or singing a song?
Jumping once or running a race?
Sneezing or watching a movie?
Which Is Quicker? (2)
Circle the activity that is QUICKER.
Waving hello or painting a picture?
Taking one step or walking to school?
Drinking a sip of water or eating a whole meal?
Quick or Slow?
Sort each activity into the correct column.
Order by Length: Shortest to Longest (1)
Put these in order from shortest to longest. Write 1, 2, 3.
Order by Length: Shortest to Longest (2)
Put these in order from shortest to longest. Write 1, 2, 3.
Order by Height: Shortest to Tallest (1)
Put these in order from shortest to tallest. Write 1, 2, 3.
Order by Height: Shortest to Tallest (2)
Put these in order from shortest to tallest. Write 1, 2, 3.
Order by Mass: Lightest to Heaviest (1)
Put these in order from lightest to heaviest. Write 1, 2, 3.
Order by Mass: Lightest to Heaviest (2)
Put these in order from lightest to heaviest. Write 1, 2, 3.
Order by Capacity: Least to Most
Put these in order from holds the least to holds the most. Write 1, 2, 3.
Match the Comparison (1)
Draw a line to match each pair to the correct comparison word.
Match the Comparison (2)
Draw a line to match each pair to the correct comparison word.
Compare Two Things (1)
Circle the correct comparison.
A giraffe and a cat -- the giraffe is ___
A marble and a basketball -- the marble is ___
A truck and a scooter -- the truck is ___
A lake and a puddle -- the lake holds ___
Compare Two Things (2)
Circle the correct comparison.
A horse and a bird -- the horse is ___
A snake and a caterpillar -- the snake is ___
A swimming pool and a bucket -- the pool holds ___
A tree and a bush -- the tree is ___
Sort by Size: Smallest to Biggest (1)
Write 1 for smallest, 2 for middle, 3 for biggest.
Sort by Size: Smallest to Biggest (2)
Write 1 for smallest, 2 for middle, 3 for biggest.
How Would You Compare? (1)
Circle the BEST way to compare each pair.
Two pieces of string -- I would compare their ___
Two rocks -- I would compare their ___
Two bottles -- I would compare their ___
Two sticks -- I would compare their ___
How Would You Compare? (2)
Circle the BEST way to compare each pair.
Two ribbons -- I would compare their ___
Two bags of fruit -- I would compare their ___
Two buckets -- I would compare their ___
Two buildings -- I would compare their ___
Same or Different? (1)
Could these two things be the same? Circle the best answer.
Can two pencils be the same length?
Can two bags weigh the same?
Can a big box be lighter than a small box?
Can a short bottle hold more than a tall bottle?
Same or Different? (2)
Could these two things be the same? Circle the best answer.
Can two cups hold the same amount of water?
Can a small rock be heavier than a big pillow?
Can two children be the same height?
Can a thin book be longer than a thick book?
Order 4 Animals by Size
Put these in order from smallest to biggest. Write 1, 2, 3, 4.
Order 4 Animals by Height
Put these in order from shortest to tallest. Write 1, 2, 3, 4.
Order 4 Things by Length
Put these in order from shortest to longest. Write 1, 2, 3, 4.
Order 4 Things by Mass
Put these in order from lightest to heaviest. Write 1, 2, 3, 4.
Order 4 Containers by Capacity
Put these in order from holds the least to holds the most. Write 1, 2, 3, 4.
Order 4 Activities by Duration
Put these in order from quickest to longest. Write 1, 2, 3, 4.
Tricky Comparisons (1)
Think carefully! Circle the best answer.
A big balloon or a small rock -- which is heavier?
A tall thin glass or a short wide bowl -- which might hold more?
A long piece of string or a short stick -- which is heavier?
Tricky Comparisons (2)
Think carefully! Circle the best answer.
A big fluffy pillow or a small stone -- which is heavier?
A tall narrow bottle or a short wide bucket -- which holds more?
A long thin leaf or a short thick book -- which is heavier?
Match Objects to Comparisons (1)
Draw a line to match each statement to the correct pair.
Match Objects to Comparisons (2)
Draw a line to match each statement to the correct pair.
Direct Comparison Challenge (1)
Circle the correct answer.
To compare which ribbon is longer, you should ___
To compare which box is heavier, you should ___
To compare which cup holds more, you should ___
To compare which is taller, two friends should ___
Direct Comparison Challenge (2)
Circle the correct answer.
To compare which stick is longer, you should ___
To compare which bag is heavier, you should ___
To compare which jug holds more, you should ___
To compare which pencil is shorter, you should ___
Comparing Events (1)
Events are things that happen. We can compare how long events take!
Which EVENT takes longer: brushing your teeth or sleeping all night?
Which EVENT is quicker: eating one grape or eating a whole dinner?
Which EVENT takes longer: walking to the letterbox or driving to the shops?
Put these EVENTS in order from quickest to longest: clapping once, reading a book, cooking dinner.
Comparing Events (2)
Think about how long each event takes. Circle the right answer.
Which EVENT takes longer: washing your hands or having a bath?
Which EVENT is quicker: opening a door or painting a fence?
Which EVENT takes longer: eating one apple or growing an apple tree?
Put these EVENTS in order from quickest to longest: yawning, eating lunch, going on a holiday.
How Would You Compare? (1)
For each pair, write HOW you would compare them. What would you do?
Two sticks -- how would you find which is longer?
Two bags -- how would you find which is heavier?
Two jugs -- how would you find which holds more water?
How Would You Compare? (2)
For each pair, write HOW you would compare them. What would you do?
Two ribbons -- how would you find which is longer?
Two rocks -- how would you find which is heavier?
Two cups -- how would you find which holds more?
Draw and Compare
Draw two things and write which one is bigger, longer, or heavier.
Draw a tall thing and a short thing. Write which is taller.
Draw a heavy thing and a light thing. Write which is heavier.
Longer or Shorter?
Circle the correct comparison for each pair.
A pencil and a ruler — which is usually longer?
Your arm and your finger — which is shorter?
A bed and a pillow — which is longer?
A house and a car — which is taller?
Sort: Heavier or Lighter?
Think about the real weight. Sort each object into the correct column.
Match Measurement Words
Draw a line to match each measurement word to its opposite.
Measure Using Your Hand
Use your hand span to measure objects. A hand span is the width of your outstretched hand.
My book is ___ hand spans wide.
My table is ___ hand spans wide.
Which is wider, the book or the table? ___
How Full Is the Container?
Circle the correct word to describe each container.
A glass filled to the top with water is:
A jar with just a little water is:
A bucket with water halfway up is:
A completely empty cup is:
Sort: Holds More or Fewer?
Think about how much each container holds. Sort into the correct column.
Compare Two Objects
Choose two objects from your home and compare them. Write what you find.
Object 1: _______________ Object 2: _______________
Which is longer? _______________
Which is heavier? _______________
How did you compare them? _______________
Direct Comparison Quiz
Circle the correct answer for each question about direct comparison.
Direct comparison means...
To compare two lengths, you should...
Which two objects are the easiest to compare directly?
Measuring With Blocks
These objects were measured using blocks. Count the tally marks and write how many blocks long each one is.
| Item | Tally | Total |
|---|---|---|
Pencil | ||
Book | ||
Spoon |
Compare Lengths
Look at each pair of lengths. Circle the one that is longer.
4 blocks or 7 blocks — which is longer?
10 blocks or 5 blocks — which is longer?
Are 6 blocks and 6 blocks the same?
Lengths Measured With Counters
This graph shows how many counters long each object is. Answer the questions.
| Pencil | |
| Crayon | |
| Spoon | |
| Fork |
Which object is the longest?
Which object is the shortest?
How much longer is the fork than the crayon?
Order Three Objects
Find 3 objects at home and measure each with blocks or your hand spans. Record and order them.
Object 1: _______________ Length: ___
Object 2: _______________ Length: ___
Object 3: _______________ Length: ___
Order from shortest to longest: _______________
Order Objects by Length
Write 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th to order these objects from shortest to longest.
Comparing Number Bonds
The total length is split between two sections. Fill in the missing part.
Which Container Holds More?
Circle the container that holds MORE water.
A teacup or a swimming pool?
A bottle or a bathtub?
A soup bowl or a spoon?
Measure With Ten Frames
Each ten frame represents units of length. Count the filled units and write the number.
Sort: Tall or Short?
Think about the real height of each thing. Sort it into the correct column.
Tallest in the Family
Think about the people in your family. Answer these comparison questions.
The tallest person in my family is: _______________
The shortest person in my family is: _______________
How do you know who is tallest? _______________
Try This at Home!
Direct comparison means putting things next to each other to compare. Try these!
- 1Find two shoes in the house. Put them heel-to-heel. Which is longer? That's direct comparison of length!
- 2Hold an apple in one hand and a banana in the other. Which feels heavier? That's direct comparison of mass!
- 3Get two different cups. Fill one with water and pour it into the other. Does it overflow or not fill up? That's comparing capacity!
- 4Time yourself doing two activities (star jumps vs hopping). Which took longer? That's comparing duration!
- 5Line up three toys from shortest to tallest. You just ordered by height!
- 6Find the heaviest and lightest thing in your pencil case. How did you decide?