Place value - Comparing/Ordering numbers to 1,000,000 (1) - Worksheet

The "Compare Numbers" worksheet is a practical resource for Year 6 students to master the art of comparing and ordering numbers up to one million. The National Curriculum objective for this lesson is to compare numbers up to at least 100,000 and to understand the value of each digit within these numbers. Students are provided with differentiated worksheets and teaching slides to facilitate learning. Key vocabulary for the lesson includes terms like "compare," "greater," "equal," "less," "place value," and "columns." These terms are crucial as students tackle the task of comparing numbers, focusing on the highest place value columns to determine the relative size of the numbers.

The students are presented with a variety of tasks to develop their fluency and precision in comparing numbers. They begin with simple comparison questions and progress to more complex problems, such as determining double or half of a given number. For instance, they might compare the population of different cities in Yorkshire, using comparison symbols to indicate whether one city's population is greater than, less than, or equal to another's. The worksheet also includes reasoning and problem-solving activities, where students might evaluate true or false statements about the populations of various cities. This exercise not only reinforces their understanding of place value and comparison but also enhances their analytical skills in interpreting and solving mathematical problems.