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

In this activity from the Max Maths Year 1 curriculum, young learners are encouraged to practice their counting and comparison skills with numbers up to 20. The task begins with counting objects in three different sets, labelled A, B, and C. After carefully counting, children are asked to identify which set contains the greatest number of objects and which has the fewest. This helps them understand concepts of quantity and reinforces their counting abilities.

Following the identification of the sets with the most and least objects, the children are then asked to demonstrate their understanding of numerical order. They are tasked with arranging the counts of the objects from the largest number to the smallest, and then in reverse, from the smallest to the largest. This exercise not only solidifies their grasp of numerical sequences but also encourages critical thinking as they evaluate and compare the sizes of different sets. To continue practising, children are directed to workbook pages 32 to 34, where they can find additional exercises to further develop their comparison skills with numbers up to 20.