Max Maths, Year 1, Learn together, Comparing the length of two objects

In the 'Max Maths, Year 1' curriculum, young learners are introduced to the concept of comparing the lengths of two objects in a simple and engaging manner. The 'Learn Together' section starts by asking children to observe two coloured pencils. They are shown that the red pencil is long, but crucially, the blue pencil is described as being longer. To help the children articulate the difference in length, they are taught to express this by saying that the blue pencil is longer than the red pencil. This comparison helps build foundational skills in understanding relative lengths and the use of comparative language.

The lesson continues with another comparison, this time focusing on the attribute of being short. The children are presented with a pink pencil, which is identified as short, and a yellow pencil, which is noted to be even shorter. To correctly compare the two, the children learn to say that the yellow pencil is shorter than the pink pencil. Additionally, the lesson extends to comparing height with examples of two people. Jade is described as tall, but Toby is taller, and similarly, Padma is high, with Tya being higher. This reinforces the concept of comparative measurement and the use of appropriate terminology to describe length and height in everyday objects and situations.