Place value within 100 - Comparing numbers 2 - Worksheet

The seventh lesson on comparing numbers delves into understanding and using comparative language and symbols to evaluate the magnitude of numbers within 100. The National Curriculum objective for this lesson is to count to and across 100, identify and represent numbers using various tools such as number lines and 100 squares, and use comparative terms like 'equal to', 'more than', and 'less than'. Resources provided include differentiated activity sheets, teaching slides, and physical number aids to facilitate learning.

Students explore the concept of comparing numbers through a series of activities that encourage them to use the vocabulary terms 'greater than', 'less than', and 'equal to', alongside the corresponding mathematical symbols. The lesson places an emphasis on understanding which digit to consider first when comparing numbers, and it poses key questions to stimulate critical thinking, such as identifying the biggest and smallest numbers and determining the largest or smallest possible number to complete a given statement. The worksheet activities range from circling the correct comparative term to using symbols to compare numbers represented in various ways. The exercises are designed to cater to different levels of proficiency, from those working towards the expected standard to those capable of greater depth, with reasoning and problem-solving tasks to reinforce understanding.