More than means having a larger value than another number or set.

Fewer than means having a smaller number of objects in a set.

Equal means to have exactly the same amount or value.

When you compare you look for what is the same and what is different. It is good to know if one number is the same as, smaller than or bigger than another number.

More than and fewer than

Maths

In this unit pupils will review their knowledge from the EYFS with counting to and from 10. They will compare and order numbers to 10 practically and will consider the role of zero to represent nothing. In the future unit pupils will  consolidate counting to 20 and back. They will secure their understanding of the teens numbers and their understanding of these numbers in an ordinal context

In prior learning, pupils will have learnt to count confidently and have developed a deep understanding of the numbers to 10, the relationships between them and the patterns within those numbers. In this unit pupils will review their knowledge from the EYFS with counting to and from 10, comparing and ordering numbers to 10 and considering the role of zero.

Counting, recognising and comparing numbers 0 - 10

Look at the group of green counters. Which group has more counters than the green group?

True or false: there are fewer green hats than orange hats.

Look at the picture. Which word is missing from this sentence? There are __________ grey balloons than green balloons.

Look at the picture and select the correct statement.

Which group has more objects than the cups but fewer objects than the cakes?

Which group of objects will be easier to count?

True or false: each group has the same number of cakes.

True or false: each group shows the same amount.

 Look at the picture. Complete the sentence. When some have been added, the amount is __________  

I am counting the slices of pizza. I think there are 5 slices. What mistake did I make?

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