B1 Mathematics · Term 1 Week 5: Number: Counting, Representation, Cardinality & Ordinality

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B1.1.1.1.5 - Represent the comparison of two numbers up to 100 using the symbols “>, < or =”

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Use the terms “more than”, “less than” and “the same as” to compare two numbers between 1 and 50.
Identify and read the symbols “>”, “<” and “=” correctly when shown to them.
Use the symbols “>”, “<” or “=” to compare two numbers between 1 and 50.
Explain their reasoning for choosing a comparison symbol by stating which number is more, less, or the same.
Write correct comparison statements (e.g. 34 > 27) using the appropriate symbol.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Number (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Number: Counting, Representation, Cardinality & Ordinality (1.1)
Content standard: B1.1.1.1 - Describe numbers and the relationship between numbers 0 to 100
Indicator: B1.1.1.1.5 - Represent the comparison of two number up to 100 using the symbols ">, < or ="
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 5 (Week 5 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Mathematics Curriculum for Primary Schools (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 4
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

E.g. 1. Use the terms "more than", "less than" or "the same as" when comparing two numbers between1 to 50.
E.g. 2. Use the symbols ">", "< " or "=" when comparing two numbers between1 to 50

Figure from the b1 mathematics curriculum, printed page 4