Year 1 - Maths
Use equality and inequality symbols to compare sets of objects
Comparing quantities - part part whole relationships
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will explain that items can be compared using length and height, mass and volume/capacity. They will compare sets of objects using equality/inequality symbols. Pupils will also explore part-part-whole relationships with representations.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use the equality and inequality symbols to compare sets of objects.
Key Notes
- Use the symbol < to represent is less than.
- Use the symbol > to represent is more than.
- Use the symbol = to represent is equal to.
- The symbols should only be used between numerals.
Vocabulary To Learn
- more than / greater than: has a greater amount / more items.
- fewer than / less than: has a lesser amount / fewer items.
- same as / equal to: exactly the same amount or value.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may confuse the symbols < and >
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Use the symbol < to represent is less than. Use the symbol > to represent is more than.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'more than / greater than'
has a greater amount / more items. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Children may confuse the symbols < and >. Correction: Use lots of practical examples with cubes or objects inside the symbols so children can see the larger end contains more objects.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Count a set of objects Study Guide
- Explain that a whole can be split into parts Study Guide
- Explain that a whole can represent a group of objects Study Guide
- Explain that items can be compared using capacity Study Guide
- Explain that items can be compared using length and height Study Guide
- Explain that items can be compared using weight and mass Study Guide
- Explain what a part-part-whole model is Study Guide
- Explain what a whole is Study Guide
- Identify a part of a whole group Study Guide
- Solve problems by comparing sets of objects Study Guide
- Solve problems using part-part-whole models with more than two parts Study Guide
- Use a part-part-whole model to represent a whole partitioned into two parts Study Guide
- Use a part-part-whole model to represent partitioning into more than two parts Study Guide
- Use equality and inequality symbols to compare the relative size of two numbers Study Guide
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