Place Value within 50 - Order numbers within 50 - Planning

Week 2 of the Year 1 Spring term curriculum introduces students to the concept of ordering numbers within 50, a fundamental aspect of place value. The lesson plan includes a variety of resources such as differentiated worksheets and teaching slides to support the learning process. Key vocabulary terms such as 'largest', 'smallest', 'order', 'more than', 'less than', 'least', 'most', and 'equal to' are emphasised, and students are encouraged to visit the provided website for vocabulary cards and definitions. The lesson commences with a small step starter that requires students to recall prior knowledge and apply it to order numbers, focusing on comparing place values, starting with tens and then ones if necessary. Partner work is used to foster discussion and reinforce understanding, with children being prompted to explain their reasoning in full sentences.

Independent learning activities are designed to deepen students' grasp of numerical order. They include tasks such as identifying groups with the most or least objects, using symbols to determine number sequences, and creating numbers with Base 10 or drawing representations. The lesson aims to equip students with efficient strategies for ordering, such as focusing on tens before ones, unless the tens are equal. The 'Give me five' plenary session prompts students to reflect on what they've learned, the skills they've used, any challenges faced, and the support they received. It also encourages them to make a commitment to remember key aspects of the lesson. Differentiation is provided with sheets designed for working towards, expected, and greater depth levels, ensuring that all students are challenged appropriately. Problem-solving and reasoning exercises further enhance critical thinking, as children are tasked with correcting statements or determining the logical order of numbers based on given criteria.