Max Maths, Year 3, Learn together, Comparing and ordering numbers up to 1000 (2)

In this engaging Year 3 maths lesson from Max Maths, students are tasked with comparing and ordering numbers up to 1000. The specific activity requires them to examine the number of blocks in two different groups, A and B, and determine which group has a greater number of blocks. Group A contains 524 blocks, while Group B holds a slightly higher number, 543 blocks. The exercise begins by comparing the hundreds place of both numbers, where students will find that each group has an equal number of hundreds, specifically 5 hundreds. This equality prompts students to look next at the tens place to make a comparison.

Upon examining the tens place, it's observed that Group A has 2 tens whereas Group B has 4 tens. This difference is key to determining which group has the greater number of blocks. Since Group B has more tens than Group A, it is concluded that the number representing Group B is indeed greater than that of Group A, making 543 greater than 524. The lesson also poses an intriguing question to the students: What should be done if the hundreds and the tens are the same? This question encourages further thinking and exploration, directing students to continue their learning journey on page 13 of their workbook, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of comparing and ordering numbers.