Place Value within 20 - Compare numbers - Worksheet

The "Place Value within 20 - Compare Numbers" worksheet is a comprehensive resource designed to help Year 1 pupils develop their understanding of numbers up to 20. It aligns with the National Curriculum objectives, which include counting to and across 20, reading and writing numbers from 1 to 20 in both numerals and words, and using objects and pictorial representations such as number lines to identify and represent numbers. Pupils are encouraged to use vocabulary such as 'compare', 'greater than', 'less than', 'equal to', 'most', 'least', and 'inequality symbols'. The worksheet provides differentiated activities to cater to varying levels of ability, from those just beginning to compare numbers to those who are ready for greater depth challenges.

The activities include circling the greatest or smallest number from a given set, adding comparison symbols to make statements true, and solving problems that combine numbers represented as digits and words. For example, children may be asked to circle the number that is worth the most or the least, and compare numbers using inequality symbols like less than (<), equal to (=), or greater than (>). The worksheet also includes reasoning and problem-solving questions where children must deduce the number of sweets in jars based on given clues, further enhancing their comparative and logical thinking skills. This resource is an effective tool for teachers to assess and reinforce pupils' understanding of number values and comparisons within 20.