Explain that items can be compared using length and height
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can compare items according to their length and height.
Key learning points
- When comparing different heights and lengths, know the language used varies depending on what we are describing.
- The ___ is taller / shorter than the ___.
- The ___ is longer / shorter than the ___.
- When travelling, some objects travel further, and some objects travel less far.
Keywords
Taller than - an object has more height than another.
Longer than - an object has more length than another.
Shorter than - an object has less height or length than another.
Further - an object has travelled further than another or a distance has more length than another.
Less far - an object has not travelled as far as another or a distance has less length than another.
Common misconception
Inaccurate use of language e.g. 'Alex is longer than Sam' instead of 'Alex is taller than Sam'.
Encourage children to verbalise the comparisons they make eg. provide sentence scaffolds and ask them to repeat key sentences as a class.
Teacher tip
There is no need to assign a numerical value to attributes being compared at this stage e.g. Alex is taller than Sam, based on visual comparison rather than on quantified heights. There is a strong emphasis on using correct language in this unit.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many counters are there altogether?
Q2.What is the next number in the count? 5, 6, 7, 8, 9...
Q3.What is one more than 8?
Q4.What is one less than 8?
Q5.Which set has more counters?
Q6.Which set has fewer counters?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which animal is taller - a giraffe or a snail?
Q2.Which animal is shorter - a mouse or an elephant?
Q3.Who is shorter, Jun or Andeep?
Q4.Which is longer, the pencil or the pen?
Q5.Is the pencil longer than the pen?
Q6.Which one travelled further, the car or the bike?
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