Help children develop their understanding of equal and not equal numbers with this simple and engaging 1–20 maths worksheet pack. These printable worksheets provide focused practice comparing number pairs and recognising when numbers are equal or not equal.

Designed for Year 1 and KS1 Maths, this resource is ideal for classroom practice, independent work, homework, maths intervention, and early finishers.

What’s Included

This resource contains 3 printable worksheets:

• Page 1 – Equal or Not Equal: Look at pairs of numbers and write = or ≠ in each box.
• Page 2 – Are They Equal?: Compare each pair of numbers and circle Equal or Not Equal.
• Page 3 – Equal or Not Equal Review: Complete additional practice by identifying whether each pair of numbers is equal or not equal.

Skills Practised

• Comparing numbers from 1–20
• Understanding equal
• Understanding not equal
• Using the = symbol
• Using the ≠ symbol
• Identifying equal number pairs
• Identifying different number pairs
• Developing early number sense

Perfect For

• Year 1 Maths
• KS1 Maths
• Early Maths
• Number Comparison
• Equal and Not Equal
• Maths Practice
• Independent Work
• Homework
• Maths Intervention
• Classroom Activities