The Great Number Showdown: Mastering Greater Than and Less Than

Kelsey Sproat

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

The Great Number Showdown Lesson Plan

Students will understand and apply the concepts of greater than and less than through interactive and visual activities, enabling basic number comparisons.

Mastering number comparisons builds a strong foundation for future math skills and logical thinking; visual aids enhance comprehension.

Audience

6 and 7 year olds (Early Elementary)

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Interactive, visual, and engaging activities alongside quick assessments.

Materials

The Great Number Showdown Lesson Plan, Greater Than and Less Than Test, and Visual Aids: Number Lines & Symbol Cards

Prep

Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Review the The Great Number Showdown Lesson Plan for an overview of the lesson structure.
Familiarize yourself with the visual aids and test materials, including the newly added visual aids such as number lines and symbol cards.
Prepare any digital or printed resources such as interactive slides, number cards, or a number line poster that clearly demonstrates the greater than (>) and less than (<) symbols.

Step 1

Introduction and Engagement

5 minutes

Begin with a quick discussion about what students know about number sizes.
Introduce the symbols > (greater than) and < (less than) using visual aids like a large printed card or digital slide.
Display a number line on a board or screen to illustrate how numbers are ordered, emphasizing the placement of numbers from least to greatest.

Step 2

Interactive Activity

8 minutes

Use number cards and symbol cards for a hands-on activity where students physically arrange cards to form correct comparisons.
Utilize an interactive digital slide (or whiteboard) to display comparisons, and invite students to come up and place the correct symbol between two numbers.
Reinforce learning by highlighting the visual representation of the number line and symbol cards.

Step 3

Assessment and Wrap-Up

7 minutes

Administer the Greater Than and Less Than Test to assess understanding.
Review answers together as a class, using visual aids to revisit any misconceptions.
Summarize key points by displaying the number line and symbol cards once more, and congratulate students on their progress.

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Test

Greater Than and Less Than Test