Place value - Comparing objects 1 - Worksheet

In this comprehensive worksheet designed for Year 6 students, the primary learning objective is to order and compare numbers beyond 1,000. To facilitate this, differentiated sheets and teaching slides are provided as essential resources. The exercise aims to enhance students' fluency and precision in handling large numbers. The children are introduced to key vocabulary terms such as 'compare', 'greater than', 'smaller than', and 'represent', which are crucial for understanding the concepts being taught. The activity encourages the use of comparison language and symbols to distinguish between greater and smaller 4-digit numbers.

Students are expected to represent numbers in various forms: using concrete manipulatives, drawing them pictorially, and writing them using numerals. The worksheet poses critical questions to guide the children's thought process, such as identifying which numbers are being represented and determining the starting point for comparison—whether it should be the thousands, hundreds, tens, or ones. This approach not only helps students grasp the concept of place value but also allows them to explore different strategies for comparing numbers. Additionally, the worksheet includes reasoning and problem-solving sections, where students can apply their knowledge in practical scenarios, such as determining if one character has more money than another, further solidifying their understanding of numerical comparison.