Place value within 100 - Comparing numbers 2 - Planning

The second week of the summer term for Year 1 students focuses on comparing numbers within 100, building on their understanding of place value. The lesson aims to reinforce the use of comparison language and symbols such as 'more than', 'less than', and 'equal to', as well as 'biggest', 'smallest', and 'represent'. Resources such as worksheets, presentations, numbers to order, hundred squares, and number lines are employed to facilitate learning. The lesson begins with a review of the previous week's content, ensuring children can confidently compare numbers and understand the use of comparison symbols without mixing them inappropriately, such as using both '<' and '>' between the same pair of numbers.

During the class, children engage in partner work where they order a set of numbers from smallest to largest, with the task being differentiated by ability. They also participate in practical activities, using whiteboards to work through reasoning questions and playing a game to visually compare groups and identify which is greater or smaller. The lesson encourages active participation and discussion, helping children to grasp the concept of comparison more concretely. Independent work is supported by differentiated worksheets, and the lesson concludes with reflective questions to consolidate learning. The 'Give me five' activity prompts children to reflect on what they've learned, the skills they've used, and what they found challenging, thereby ensuring they understand the correct use of comparison symbols and can identify the largest and smallest numbers in a set.