Place value - Comparing numbers within 50 - Presentation

In a comprehensive presentation focused on place value, students are tasked with comparing numbers within the range of 50. The lesson aims to strengthen their understanding of numerical relationships and the use of inequality symbols. The initial activity prompts students to use a number track to compare pairs of numbers, articulating the differences using terms like 'less' and 'more', while also employing symbols such as '<' and '>'. This hands-on approach encourages students to visualize and verbalize the comparative size of numbers, laying a solid foundation for number sense.

As the lesson progresses, various activities guide students through the process of comparing numbers using a 1-50 grid, reinforcing the concepts of greater than, less than, and equal to. Students engage with the material in a variety of ways, including comparing numerical values, interpreting number sentences, and applying their knowledge to practical examples such as dominoes representing two-digit numbers. The presentation culminates with independent work, where students compare numbers using worksheets, and a discussion that consolidates their learning by exploring the meanings of inequality symbols and strategies for determining numerical magnitude.