Comparing and ordering numbers with 1, 2 and 3 digits
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can compare and order numbers with up to 3-digits.
Key learning points
- Place value representations help us to compare and order numbers with 1, 2 or 3 digits
- The symbols < and > can be used to compare numbers.
- When ordering or comparing 3-digit numbers, look at the 100s digit first, then the 10s digit, and then the 1s digit.
Keywords
Compare - You can compare numbers to find out if one is more than or less than another.
Order - You can order numbers from the smallest to the largest or from the largest to the smallest.
Common misconception
Pupils may find it challenging when comparing numbers made from the same digits (e.g. 245 and 254).
Base ten blocks, place value grids and number lines can all be used so pupils can see the size of numbers and see which is larger.
Teacher tip
Pupils may find base ten blocks useful for making comparisons between the size of numbers. The pupils will either need the number cards 0-9 for this lesson or, alternatively, place value dice can be used.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which number is larger: 36 or 63?
Q2.Which numbers are less than 50?
Q3.What is the value of the digit 3 in the number 136?
Q4.Order the numbers, starting with the smallest.
Q5.What is the largest 3-digit number you can make using these number cards?
Q6.What is the smallest 3-digit number you can make using these number cards?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which number is larger?
Q2.Order these numbers, starting with the smallest.
Q3.Imagine a number line. Which numbers appear between 580 and 610?
Q4.Order the numbers, starting with the smallest.
Q5.Use the number cards to make a 3-digit number greater than 450 and smaller than 500
Q6.Which digit goes into this inequality to make it correct?
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To help you plan your 3 maths lesson on: Comparing and ordering numbers with 1, 2 and 3 digits, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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