Step 2 Objective

Use symbols correctly including less than (<), greater than (>) and equals (=).


What if pupils find this a barrier?

Compare two given three-digit numbers, say which is more or less, and give a number that lies between them.
Roll a dice four times then use the four digits to complete different statements by filling in the boxes.

boxes to fill in the four digits
Present this as a game for pupils to play in pairs. Pupils throw the dice and choose where to place the digit scored each time. Pupils score for each correct statement.