Y1 Maths
Introducing Greater Than, Less Than and Equal To Lesson
This Year 1 Introducing Greater Than, Less Than and Equal To lesson covers the prior learning of comparing objects and the +, – and = symbols, before moving onto the main skill of comparing objects and numbers using the comparison symbols.
The lesson starts with a prior learning worksheet to check pupils’ understanding. The interactive lesson slides recap the prior learning before moving on to the main skill. Children can then practise further by completing the activities and can extend their learning by completing an engaging extension task.
National Curriculum Objective
Mathematics Year 1: (1N4) Identify and represent numbers using objects and pictorial representations including the number line, and use the language of: equal to, more than, less than (fewer), most, least
Mathematics Year 1: (1N2c) Read and write numbers from 1 to 20 in numerals and words
This resource also covers the following objective from Year 2:
Mathematics Year 2: (2N2b) Compare and order numbers from 0 up to 100; use <, > and = signs
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Lesson Slides
These lesson slides guide pupils through the prior learning of place value of comparing objects and the +, – and = symbols, before moving onto the main skill of introducing greater than, less than and equal to. There are a number of questions to check pupils' understanding throughout.
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Modelling Powerpoint
This powerpoint can be used to model the questions that the children will complete on the Varied Fluency and Reasoning & Problem Solving worksheets as part of this lesson.
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Lesson Slides
These are the same as the lesson slides on Classroom Secrets. You can assign this as an activity for pupils to access individually in school or remotely from home.
1 Prior Learning
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Worksheet
This worksheet recaps comparing objects and the +, – and = symbols, before moving onto the main skill of comparing objects and numbers using the comparison symbols.
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Interactive Activity
This Reception Fewer and More Game develops children's understanding of quantities. Encourage children to identify which group has 'more' or 'fewer' then drag and drop the group to reveal the answer.
2 Practical Activities
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Practical Activities
These practical activities include tasks covering a range of provision areas for pupils to practise the main skill of introducing greater than, less than and equal to.
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Supporting Activities
This introducing greater than, less than and equal to supporting activities sheet contains suggestions for additional tasks you might wish to use to support pupils' understanding of the concepts taught in the lesson.
2 Varied Fluency
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Worksheet
This differentiated worksheet includes varied fluency questions for pupils to practise the main skill of this lesson.
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Mixed Practice
This worksheet includes varied fluency questions for pupils to practise the main skill of introducing greater than, less than and equal to.
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Interactive Activity
This Year 1 Introducing Greater than, Less than and Equal to Game is designed to check pupils’ understanding of the greater than, less than and equal to symbols.
2 Reasoning & Problem Solving
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Discussion Problem
This worksheet includes two discussion problems which can be used in pairs or small groups to further pupils' understanding of the concepts taught in this lesson.
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Worksheet
This differentiated worksheet includes reasoning and problem solving questions to support the teaching of this step.
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Interactive Activity
This Year 1 Introducing Greater than, Less than and Equal To Maths Challenge is designed to check children’s understanding of comparing objects and numbers using inequality symbols.
2 Homework
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Worksheet
This differentiated worksheet includes varied fluency and reasoning and problem solving questions to support the teaching of this step.
2 Additional Activities
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Consolidation Pack
This resource is aimed at Year 1 Expected and has been designed to give children the opportunity to consolidate the skills they have learned in Autumn Block 1 – Place Value.
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Learning Video Clip
Jungle Jim is feeding the animals in the jungle. He needs to look at how many animals there are and compare this with the amount of fruit available, then decide whether he has enough or not.
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Home Learning Pack
This Autumn Week 3 Maths pack contains varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving worksheets.
