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Putting Numbers in Order from Least to Greatest

Practice ordering numbers from smallest to biggest

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Putting Numbers in Order from Least to Greatest

Practice ordering numbers from smallest to biggest

Math - Grade K-1

Instructions: Read each problem carefully. Write the numbers in order from least to greatest. Show your work in the space provided.
  1. 1

    Put these numbers in order from least to greatest: 3, 1, 2.

    Start with the smallest number.

    The numbers in order from least to greatest are 1, 2, 3.
  2. 2

    Put these numbers in order from least to greatest: 5, 2, 4.

    The numbers in order from least to greatest are 2, 4, 5.
  3. 3

    Put these numbers in order from least to greatest: 0, 6, 3.

    Zero is less than all counting numbers.

    The numbers in order from least to greatest are 0, 3, 6.
  4. 4

    Three baskets have 2 apples, 5 apples, and 1 apple. Write the numbers of apples in order from least to greatest.

    The numbers in order from least to greatest are 1, 2, 5.
  5. 5

    Put these numbers in order from least to greatest: 7, 4, 6.

    Count up from 4 to help you check the order.

    The numbers in order from least to greatest are 4, 6, 7.
  6. 6

    Put these numbers in order from least to greatest: 8, 2, 5, 1.

    The numbers in order from least to greatest are 1, 2, 5, 8.
  7. 7

    Four jars have 3 buttons, 6 buttons, 4 buttons, and 2 buttons. Write the numbers in order from least to greatest.

    Look for the jar with the fewest buttons first.

    The numbers in order from least to greatest are 2, 3, 4, 6.
  8. 8

    Put these numbers in order from least to greatest: 9, 0, 4, 7.

    The numbers in order from least to greatest are 0, 4, 7, 9.
  9. 9

    Put these numbers in order from least to greatest: 10, 6, 8.

    The number 10 is greater than 6 and 8.

    The numbers in order from least to greatest are 6, 8, 10.
  10. 10

    A number line shows the numbers 1, 3, and 5. Write them in order from least to greatest.

    The numbers in order from least to greatest are 1, 3, 5.
  11. 11

    Put these numbers in order from least to greatest: 12, 9, 11.

    Numbers that come earlier when you count are smaller.

    The numbers in order from least to greatest are 9, 11, 12.
  12. 12

    Put these numbers in order from least to greatest: 14, 10, 13, 11.

    The numbers in order from least to greatest are 10, 11, 13, 14.
  13. 13

    Four plates have 7 crackers, 3 crackers, 10 crackers, and 5 crackers. Write the numbers in order from least to greatest.

    Compare the groups and choose the smallest group first.

    The numbers in order from least to greatest are 3, 5, 7, 10.
  14. 14

    Put these numbers in order from least to greatest: 16, 12, 18, 15.

    The numbers in order from least to greatest are 12, 15, 16, 18.
  15. 15

    A train has cars numbered 20, 17, 19, and 18. Write the car numbers in order from least to greatest.

    Count from 17 up to 20.

    The numbers in order from least to greatest are 17, 18, 19, 20.
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