Place value within 10 - Compare objects - Worksheet

In Lesson 12 (part 1) of a mathematics series, children in primary education learn to compare up to 10 objects using key mathematical language. The lesson's objective is to help students count to and across 100, identify and represent numbers using objects and pictorial representations, and use the language of comparison, such as 'equal to', 'more than', 'less than', 'most', and 'least'. The resources provided for this lesson include differentiated worksheets, teaching slides, and concrete resources like base 10 or counters. The vocabulary focus is on terms related to comparison, including 'compare', 'objects', 'equal', 'more', 'less', 'most', 'least', and 'fewer'.

The lesson encourages students to engage with the concept of comparison by using the provided equipment to discuss which sets of objects have more or less, and by comparing pictorial objects on worksheets. Key questions prompt students to explore the meaning of 'fewer' and 'more', to identify which sets have the least or most objects, and to understand the terms 'more/greater than', 'less/fewer than', and 'is equal to'. Worksheets vary in complexity, with some students circling the correct answer after comparing pictorial amounts, while others write the words 'less than', 'equal to', and 'greater than'. In the reasoning and problem-solving section, children compare objects with the number written on them and answer true or false questions, reinforcing their understanding of comparison through practical examples.