12 Less than, Greater than, Equal to

The Year 1 Less than, Greater than, Equal to PowerPoint guides both teachers and children through the lesson, including use of the varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving, practical activities and continuous provision resources. Key learning information about this step:

Key Vocabulary

greater than: Greater than means a bigger number. We use the symbol > .

less than: Less than means a smaller number. We use the symbol < .

equal to: Equal to means the same number in each group. We use the symbol = .

compare: When we compare, we look at two numbers to see which one is greater.

Adult-Led Practical Activities

• Activity 1: Use cubes and straws to create comparison statements.

• Activity 2: Use number tracks and counters to say which number is less than/greater than or equal to.

You will need:

• cubes and straws

• number tracks and counters

Why not try…

• catching two numbered fish and compare the numbers.

• comparing the value on two dominoes.

• comparing two amounts of beanbags in buckets/hoops.

Varied Fluency

• Q1: write the comparison symbol to compare two amounts of cubes

• Q2: write the comparison symbol to compare two numbers

Reasoning and Problem Solving

• Q1: Reasoning - explain whether a child’s statement about a comparison is correct or not.

• Q2: Problem Solving – create two possible comparison statements using the number/symbol cards given.

Continuous Provision

• Small World area –set up stations using a small world train set, compare the amount at each station

• Role play area – set up a toy shop and encourage children to compare prices

• Construction area – compare towers, which one has used more bricks

• Creative area – make play dough cakes and supply candles and number cards

• Water area – compare the amount of water in different bottles

• Outdoor area – throw pebbles between two hoops and compare amounts

• Loose parts – provide two trays and small loose parts e.g. buttons for children to divide and compare