Max Maths, Year 1, Try it, Comparing numbers to 20

In the Max Maths Year 1 activity focused on comparing numbers up to 20, children are encouraged to practice their counting and comparison skills using seashells as visual aids. The task involves two sets of seashells, labelled Set A and Set B, and the children must count the number of seashells in each set to determine which has more or fewer. This exercise is designed to help young learners understand the concepts of 'more than' and 'less than' through direct comparison.

The activity is structured into four parts, where the children are asked to fill in the blanks with the correct comparison terms or numbers. For instance, in part (a), they need to identify whether Set B has more or fewer seashells than Set A. Part (b) challenges the children to calculate the difference in the number of seashells between the two sets, specifically asking which set has 2 more seashells. Similarly, parts (c) and (d) require the children to compare the sets again, using the terms 'more than' and 'fewer than', and to identify which set has 2 fewer seashells. This hands-on approach to comparing numbers not only enhances counting proficiency but also develops critical thinking in young mathematicians.