Place value - Order numbers and objects - Starter

For Year 2 students, the lesson for Autumn Term Week 3 Day 5 is designed to reinforce their understanding of place value through ordering numbers and objects. The starter activity involves using comparison symbols (<, =, >) to make number statements correct. Students are encouraged to write number sentences and visually represent them on a number line, aiding their comprehension of numerical relationships. The exercises include simple addition and subtraction problems such as '15 + 3 =' and '14 – 5 =', which students solve to further develop their arithmetic skills.

The lesson also includes a practical application of maths through a counting money exercise, where students calculate the total value of different denominations of British currency notes. They are asked to determine the number of £5, £10, £20, and £50 notes based on given sums. This activity not only helps them practice addition but also introduces them to real-world applications of maths. For instance, they might calculate that there is '1' £5 note and '3' £10 notes, while there are '4' £20 notes and '0' £50 notes. The combination of comparison, calculation, and practical exercises is designed to build a strong foundational understanding of numbers and their value.