National Curriculum Objectives
Mathematics Y1: (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 Y2:(2N2b) Compare and order numbers from 0 up to 100; use <, > and = signs
Mathematics Y3: (3N6) Solve number problems and practical problems involving these ideas (number and place value)
Mathematics Y4:(4N6) Solve number and practical problems that involve all of the above (number and place value) and with increasingly large positive numbers
Mathematics Y5: (5C8b) Solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and a combination of these, including understanding the meaning of the equals sign
Mathematics Y6: (6N5) Use negative numbers in context, and calculate intervals across zero
Mathematics Y6: (6F3) Compare and order fractions, including fractions > 1
Differentiation:
Beginner Using the <, >, = symbols to compare numbers to 20. Aimed at Year 1 Secure/Year 2 Emerging.
Easy Using the <, >, = symbols to compare numbers to 50. Aimed at Year 2 Developing.
Tricky Using the <, >, = symbols to compare numbers to 100. Aimed at Year 2 Secure/Year 3 Emerging.
Expert Using the <, >, = symbols to compare numbers greater than 100 with an addition or subtraction calculation required on one side. Aimed at Year 3 Secure/Year 4 Emerging.
Brainbox Using the <, >, = symbols to compare numbers greater than 100 with a calculation required on both side. Calculations may include addition, subtraction, multiplication or divsion. Aimed at Year 4 Secure/Year 5 Emerging.
Genius Using the <, >, = symbols to compare fractions, decimal numbers and negative numbers. Aimed at Year 5 Mastery/Year 6 Developing.
Worksheets include answers.