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The Wrong Number

From Numberblocks · 2018

The Wrong Number
5 minK1stMath
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Summary

In “The Wrong Number,” the Numberblocks compare numbers to see which is greater and which is less. A full episode (4:35) from the BAFTA-winning maths series — quick to drop into a maths warm-up or centre.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

“The Wrong Number” helps children compare numbers to see which is greater and which is less.

  1. Which number was the biggest in this episode? How do you know?
  2. How can you check which of two numbers is greater?
  3. What does it mean for two numbers to be equal?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: greater, less, equal, more, fewer.

Try it: Pick two numbers and write them with >, <, or = between them.