Max Maths, Year 5, Learn together, Comparing and ordering numbers within 1000000 (1)

In the Max Maths curriculum for Year 5, students are introduced to the concept of comparing and ordering numbers up to one million. The lesson focuses on teaching children how to determine which of two numbers is greater by examining the digits from the highest place value first. Through an example involving two characters, Jade and Han, students are shown a practical application of this concept. Jade holds the number 471,548 while Han holds 398,769. To compare these numbers, students are encouraged to look at the digit in the hundred thousands place, as it is the highest place value present in both numbers.

Jade's number has a '4' in the hundred thousands place, while Han's number has a '3'. Since four is greater than three, it is clear that Jade's number has more hundred thousands than Han's number, making Jade's number the greater of the two. This comparison is then expressed using the greater than symbol, with the conclusion that 471,548 is greater than 398,769. This methodical approach to comparing numbers helps students understand the importance of place value and provides them with a systematic way to evaluate and order larger numbers.