Y2 Maths
Comparing Numbers Lesson
This Year 2 Comparing Numbers lesson covers the prior learning of representing numbers, before moving onto the main skill of Comparing Numbers.
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 Objectives
Mathematics Year 2: (2N2a) Read and write numbers to at least 100 in numerals and in words
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 representing numbers, before moving onto the main skill of comparing numbers. 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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Video Tutorial
In this Comparing Numbers Video Tutorial, Katie uses the inequality symbols, greater than > and less than <, to compare numbers with 2 digits.
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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 Year 2 Comparing Numbers lesson covers the prior learning of representing numbers before moving onto the main skill of comparing numbers within 100.
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Interactive Activity
This Year 1 Compare Numbers with Representations Game aims to support pupils’ knowledge of place value.
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Video Tutorial
In this Comparing Numbers with Practical Equipment Video Tutorial, Katie demonstrates comparing 2-digit numbers with Base 10 equipment and lollipop sticks.
2 Practical Activities
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Supporting Activities
This Comparing Numbers 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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Interactive Activity
This Year 2 Compare and Order Numbers to 100 Game checks pupils’ understanding of comparing numbers to 100 using the <, > and = signs.
2 Reasoning & Problem Solving
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Worksheet
This worksheet includes varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving questions for pupils to practise the main skill of comparing numbers.
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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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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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Interactive Challenge Activity
This Year 2 Comparing Numbers Maths Challenge is designed to check pupils' ability to compare numbers using comparison vocabulary and 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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Learning Video Clip
Jib the alien needs to go shopping to buy supplies for his meal tonight. Help him to choose the correct items using your knowledge of comparing numbers.
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Consolidation Pack
This resource is aimed at Year 2 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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Home Learning Pack
This Autumn week 3 Maths pack contains varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving worksheets
