Place value within 10 - Order objects - Presentation

The lesson titled "Order Objects" from "Master the Curriculum" is aimed at teaching children about place value within the context of ordering groups of objects based on their quantity. The lesson begins with a discussion on how to determine which group of objects is the largest and which is the smallest. The students are encouraged to think about the methods used to compare different groups and to articulate their reasoning behind determining the order of the groups. This foundational understanding of quantity and comparison is essential for grasping the concept of place value.

Throughout the lesson, students are given a variety of practical activities to reinforce their understanding. The first activity involves handling physical counters or cubes, arranging them into piles, and then ordering these piles from the greatest to the smallest number of objects, and vice versa. Subsequent activities include ordering groups of balls, frogs, and lollipops, with the students being asked to identify the group with the greatest and smallest quantities. The lesson also incorporates reasoning tasks where students must justify their ordering decisions or deduce the order of objects based on given statements. This interactive approach to learning helps students to visualise and better understand the concepts of quantity, comparison, and place value.