Step 2 Objective

Read and write the vocabulary of comparing and ordering numbers. Use symbols correctly, including less than (<), greater than (>), 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 boxes.

a box to write the first dice number in a box to write the second dice number in > a box to write the third dice number in a box to write the fourth dice number in
a box to write the first dice number in a box to write the second dice number in < a box to write the third dice number in a box to write the forth dice number in

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.

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