Place Value within 20 - Compare groups of objects - Planning

The Year 1 Autumn term in maths focuses on place value within 20 during Week 2, where pupils learn to count to and across 20, both forwards and backwards, starting from any number. They are taught to read and write numbers from 1 to 20 in both numerals and words, and to identify and represent numbers using objects, pictorial representations, and number lines. A key part of the learning is to identify one more and one less than a given number. The vocabulary for this unit includes terms such as compare, estimate, greater than, less than, equal to, most, and least, among others. These terms are essential for understanding and expressing mathematical concepts related to place value and comparison of quantities.

The lesson plan includes a small step starter, class teaching input, independent learning, and a plenary session focused on comparing groups of objects. Resources provided for the lesson include differentiated worksheets, teaching slides, concrete resources such as base 10/counters, number word cards, bead strings, and inequality symbols. The lesson encourages the use of comparison vocabulary and symbols to compare quantities visually and numerically. Pupils engage in activities that involve estimating and comparing groups of objects, using strategies for counting efficiently, and applying inequality symbols to make comparison statements. The plenary session includes a reflection activity where pupils evaluate what they have learned, the skills they used, and what they found challenging, ensuring they understand the key concepts and can apply them in different contexts.