Length and height - Compare lengths and heights - Starter

The lesson for Year 1 students during Spring Term's Week 8, Day 3, involves a variety of activities designed to develop their mathematical fluency, particularly in understanding lengths and comparing heights. The session starts with a 'Fluent in Four' revision exercise, which includes four quick questions to test their arithmetic skills. The first question challenges the children to find half of 16 and then subtract 8, reinforcing their understanding of basic division and subtraction. The second question simply asks them to add 7 and 5, practicing their addition skills. Following the arithmetic questions, the children are prompted to continue a given numerical pattern, which helps to enhance their recognition of sequences and numerical relationships.

Another component of the lesson focuses on comparing lengths and heights, which is crucial for developing spatial awareness and measurement skills. The children are presented with an engaging task where they have to determine who is the shortest by matching corresponding hats and numbers. This activity not only tests their ability to compare sizes but also encourages them to make connections between visual information and numerical data. The children are guided to match the hats labeled A to F with the appropriate numbers, ensuring they understand the concept of height comparison in a fun and interactive manner.