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Use equality and inequality symbols to compare sets of objects
I can use the equality and inequality symbols to compare sets of objects.
New
New
Year 1
Use equality and inequality symbols to compare sets of objects
I can use the equality and inequality symbols to compare sets of objects.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- 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.
Common misconception
Children may confuse the symbols < and >
Use lots of practical examples with cubes or objects inside the symbols so children can see the larger end contains more objects.
Keywords
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.
Ask children to make two towers of cubes and use rulers lined up with the top and bottom of each tower to create the < > and = symbols. You could make movable < > and = symbols from strips of card attached to a piece of card with paper fasteners.
Teacher tip
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6 Questions
Q1.
What does 'equal to' mean?
One set has more than the other.
One set has fewer than the other.
Q2.
How many cubes are there here?
4
5
Q3.
How many cubes are there here?
3
4
Q4.
Which set has more cubes?
Set A
They have the same amount of cubes.
Q5.
Which set has fewer cubes?
Set B
They have the same amount of cubes.
Q6.
Sam thinks there are more cubes in Set A than Set B. Is Sam correct?
Yes
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6 Questions
Q1.
What does the symbol = represent?
less than
greater than
Q2.
What does the symbol < represent?
greater than
equal to
Q3.
What does the symbol > represent?
less than
equal to
Q4.
Which symbol should go between these sets of cubes?
>
=
Q5.
Which symbol should go between these sets of cubes?
<
=
Q6.
Izzy thinks that these cubes are showing that 5 > 4. Is Izzy correct?
No
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