compare, describe and solve practical problems for:

Statutory requirement

Pupils should be taught to compare, describe and solve practical problems for:

• lengths and heights [for example, long/short, longer/shorter, tall/short, double/half]
• mass/weight [for example, heavy/light, heavier than, lighter than]
• capacity and volume [for example, full/empty, more than, less than, half, half full, quarter]
• time [for example, quicker, slower, earlier, later]

Source: Department for Education, National curriculum in England: mathematics programmes of study. Crown copyright information reproduced under the Open Government Licence v3.0.