Place value - Comparing/Ordering numbers to 1,000,000 (2) - Worksheet

This educational resource provides a series of worksheets designed to enhance a student's understanding of place value, specifically focusing on comparing and ordering numbers up to 1,000,000. The lesson aligns with the National Curriculum objective to order and compare numbers to at least 100,000 and to understand the value of each digit. To facilitate learning, differentiated worksheets and teaching slides are provided, along with key vocabulary terms such as 'order', 'ascending order', and 'descending order'. Students will engage with activities that require them to use comparison symbols and to recognise the significance of the highest place value column when comparing numbers. The worksheets offer various tasks, including cutting out numbers and placing them in order, as well as labelling directly on the sheet.

Further deepening their understanding, the activities are structured to cater to different levels of proficiency: 'Working Towards', 'Working Within', and 'Greater Depth'. In addition to fluency exercises, the resource includes reasoning and problem-solving sections where students are presented with number clues that require critical thinking to order the numbers correctly. For example, children may encounter clues like "the sum of all digits is 24" or "my number is symmetric", challenging them to apply their knowledge in more complex scenarios. These activities not only reinforce numerical ordering skills but also encourage students to articulate their thought processes and understand the properties of numbers in a fun and engaging way.