How can we compare numbers? - The Complete Series (5 lessons)

With detailed lesson plans, engaging slides, differentiated worksheets and other resources, these 'How can we compare numbers?' lessons provide all you need to teach this useful scheme of work.

The first lesson in this series focuses on identifying the value of each digit in two-digit numbers.

Your class will have the opportunity to represent numbers on hundred squares using tens and ones resources, identify numbers from different representations, complete missing number grids and compete to reach a target number.

The second lesson in this series focuses on using place value to order numbers.

Your class will be encouraged to explain how they will order a set of numbers using mathematical language before ordering and comparing numbers through a variety of different hands-on activities.

The third lesson in this series encourages your class to use the 'greater than', 'less than' or 'equal to' symbols when comparing numbers.

The exciting activities include creating random numbers to compare, sorting statement cards and making number chains.

During the fourth lesson in this series, your class will apply their knowledge of number facts and place value to solve problems.

During the teaching input they will answer a range questions to show what they know about given numbers.

They will then have the opportunity to apply their knowledge of place value and number facts to solve different problems.

During the fifth and final lesson in this series your class will continue to apply their knowledge of number facts and place value to solve a range of problems.

During the teaching input they will answer questions and compare their answers, explaining why certain answers are correct or incorrect.

They will have the opportunity to find out a secret number using differentiated clues or complete differentiated colour-by-number sheets that require them to apply their knowledge of numbers between one and one hundred.