Comparing and Ordering Numbers - PowerPoint

In a comprehensive set of resources aimed at Year 6 students, the topic of comparing and ordering numbers up to ten million is explored through a series of engaging activities. The objectives of the lesson include understanding place value, being able to compare and order numbers of large magnitudes, and using correct mathematical vocabulary in conjunction with inequality symbols. Students are encouraged to apply their knowledge from previous lessons, such as identifying the value of each digit in multi-digit numbers, and to use this understanding to compare and order numbers presented in various formats. Interactive activities, such as ordering numbers from highest to lowest and using part-whole models to understand the value of numbers, provide a hands-on approach to learning.

Furthering their mathematical skills, students are tasked with arranging numbers in ascending and descending order, and reasoning about the size of numbers in different contexts. They explore the meaning of greater than (>) and less than (<) symbols by comparing pairs of numbers and justifying their choices. The lesson also includes partner activities where students create and compare seven-digit numbers, enhancing their grasp of place value and number magnitude. To solidify their learning, students complete worksheets that require careful consideration of place value and double-checking of answers, ensuring a thorough understanding of comparing and ordering large numbers.