Place value - Ordering numbers - Starter

In a Year 4 mathematics lesson focused on place value and ordering numbers, students are encouraged to develop their understanding through a variety of exercises. The tasks involve comparing quantities and numbers using the greater than (>), less than (<), or equal to (=) symbols to make statements correct. Additionally, students are asked to answer multiplication questions and compare fractions to deepen their comprehension of numerical relationships. An example of such an exercise is determining the number of slices that can be made from multiple pineapples, given that one pineapple yields 17 slices. The challenge extends to calculating how many bowls can be filled with a given number of cereal boxes, which requires both multiplication and addition skills.

The lesson also includes a 'Fluent in Four' revision section, which provides a structured approach to reinforce students' fluency in fundamental mathematical operations. This part of the lesson is designed to help students practise and revise key concepts in a concise and focused manner. For instance, students might work on problems that ask them to divide 16 by 8 or to determine how many bowls can be filled with 14 and a half boxes of cereal. Through these activities, students enhance their ability to perform calculations efficiently and accurately, an essential skill for their continued learning in mathematics.