Greater than, less than, or equal
Comparing groups helps your child answer a question they will meet all through math: which is more, and by how much? It leads straight to comparing written numbers like 7 and 9, and in 1st grade to comparing two-digit numbers and saying how many more one group has, an early form of subtraction. Matching objects in pairs also helps your child trust a count when a spread-out group looks bigger than it is.
In this video, your child will learn to tell which group has more or fewer.
The lesson stops at each question for your child's answer.
Three problems, each a little harder
Each problem is worked step by step. Your child will solve the last one before Bobby shows how.
Example 1
Which row has more cars, or are they the same?
Example 2
Which row has more flowers, or are they the same?
Your child's turn
Which row has fewer crayons, or are they the same?
The three key steps
- 1Match them, or count them.
- 2The greater number has more.
- 3If the numbers are the same, the groups have the same number.
Mistakes to listen for
- Judging by length, so a long row of 6 pebbles seems to have more than a tight row of 8.
- Counting both groups correctly, getting 7 and 9, then naming the wrong group as greater.
- Treating "greater" as physically bigger, so 4 large toys seem greater than 6 small ones.
The lesson shows every step, so your child sees why it works. Read our parent's guide to which group has more, fewer, or the same →
Is your child ready to practice what they've learned?
Bobby's Math Club offers unlimited practice for free.
Join the clubMore kid-friendly lessons
More Kindergarten Numbers & Place Value, with questions your child answers along the way.
Questions parents ask
Does my child need an account to watch?
No. You can watch this on any device at any time. If your child would like to practice which group has more, fewer, or the same, and you'd like parent-friendly reports on your child's progress and growth, you can join Bobby's Math Club for unlimited free practice.
What happens when my child answers a question?
A right answer gets a cheer, and the lesson carries on. If your child isn't sure, they can tap "I don't know yet", and Bobby gives the answer and shows another example. Nothing is scored or stored.
Is this the same lesson that's on YouTube?
Yes. Here, the lesson stops at each question and waits for your child to answer. On YouTube, each question stays on screen for a few seconds, and then the lesson plays on.
Where can I learn more?
There's a short, kid-friendly lesson like this one for every Pre-K to 5th grade math skill, all in our video library. Our parent's guide to which group has more, fewer, or the same has more on where kids get stuck and how you can help at home. In the club, your child practices at just the right level, about five minutes a day, and you get parent-friendly reports as they grow. Learn more about how it works →
Practice which group has more, fewer, or the same
Questions at your child's level, about five minutes a day, on which group has more, fewer, or the same and whatever PK-5 skills they need to develop. Unlimited practice, free forever.
Join the club