KS2 Primary Maths Age 9-13 - Ratio, Proportion and Algebra: Inequalities - Explained

The video tutorial explains the use of comparison symbols: greater than, less than, and equals. It introduces the 'crocodile's mouth' analogy to help remember that the symbol's open side faces the larger number. The tutorial includes examples of using these symbols in multiplication and division problems, emphasizing correct symbol usage. It concludes with a discussion on scoring for correct answers and encourages students to remember the analogy for better understanding.

What analogy is used to help remember the direction of the greater than and less than symbols?

• A lion's roar

• A crocodile's mouth

• A bird's beak

• A shark's fin

If you have the numbers 11 * 12 and 15 * 10, which symbol should be used to compare them?

• 11 * 12 > 15 * 10

• 11 * 12 < 15 * 10

• 11 * 12 = 15 * 10

• 11 * 12 ≠ 15 * 10

What is the result of 60 divided by 20?

• 2

• 4

• 1

• 3

How many eights are there in 160?

• 25

• 15

• 10

• 20

What is the correct symbol to use between 240 and 1000?

• 240 ≠ 1000

• 240 < 1000

• 240 > 1000

• 240 = 1000