A resource which helps children to identify which unit of measurement should be used to measure different lengths. The four units of measurements included are: mm, cm, m and km.
Children to choose a colour for each unit of measurement and indicate these on the key. They will then use the key to highlight each length according to the unit of measurement they believe should be used to measure each different length.
My class enjoyed completing this activity and responded well to the real-life links.
Enjoy!
This resource contains two worksheets on measuring the length of an object with a ruler.
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Year 1 Length and Height - Set of 28 Worksheets For the Delivery of White Rose Maths Small Steps Scheme
This resource contains 28 worksheets / workbook (with answers and progress check) of mastery maths resources to support the delivery of the Year 1 Measurement - Block 3 - Spring Term White Rose (WRM) ‘small steps’ programme. These resources are for Weeks 8 -9.
The worksheets contain tasks (concrete, pictorial and abstract) linked to the White Rose small steps with an emphasis on the mastery approach to learning advocated by the White Rose scheme and includes reasoning and problem-solving tasks.
The resources focus on the following objectives and small steps:
Year 2 Maths National Curriculum Objectives
Measurement: Length and Height Measure and begin to record lengths and heights.
Compare, describe and solve practical problems for: lengths and heights (for example, long/short, longer/shorter, tall/short, double/half)
White Rose Small Steps
Compare lengths and heights
Measure length (1)
Measure length (2)
The worksheets are designed to enable the pupils to achieve the following learning outcomes:
Pupils use the following terms to describe and compare length and height - long, longer, longest; short, shorter, shortest; tall, taller, tallest, small, smaller, smallest.
Pupils use non-standard units such as cubes, hands and straws to measure the length and height of objects.
Pupils recognise that different non-standard units are more suitable for measuring the length and height of different objects.
Pupils understand that non-standard units should be exactly in line with the object to get an accurate measurement.
Pupils measure the lengths of objects using a ruler.
Pupils measure objects from the 0 on the ruler.
Pupils use reasoning and problem solving skills to work out solutions to measurement problems.
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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 3 teachers, parents and children when covering ‘Length and Perimeter’ in mathematics.
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-Overview: Learning areas covered, key definitions, why this learning is important;
-Measuring Lengths;
-Comparing Lengths and Equivalent Lengths;
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Measuring Length and Height Using Non-Standard Units - Year 1
In this teaching resource, pupils are taught to use non-standard measures to begin to record length and height as per the statutory requirements of the year 1 maths programme of study (Measurement).
This colourful and animated 30 slide PowerPoint presentation includes:
A link to an explanatory video to introduce the subject
Measuring using non-standard units activities with an accompanying worksheet
Class measuring using non-standard units activity worksheet
The PowerPoint can be used exactly as it is or it can be edited, personalised and differentiated to suit your teaching needs.
Differentiated worksheets for White Rose Maths Planning, Year 1, Spring 2 (Length and Height) - Length Word Problems (including adding, doubling and finding the difference).
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This resource contains everything you will need to teach a basic lesson comparing lengths and heights. It contains:
A powerpoint introducing comparison of length and height with questions to model
A worksheet comparing objects using key vocab i.e. longer, shorter, tallest etc.
A set of 4 reasoning challenge cards to complete.
This lesson is aimed at Year 1. It would make a perfect home learning lesson!
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25 mixed resources allowing teacher’s to choose the most appropriate resources for their pupil’s needs and abilities.
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Measuring Length and Height - Year 2
In this Year 2 teaching resource pupils are taught to choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length and height. They are also required to compare and order lengths and record the results using >, < and = (as per the Year 2 Programme of Study – Measurement). Content includes:
interactive activities with 6 accompanying worksheets
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Introduction to measuring length. Children must measure the length of items in units. The power point has a picture, a unit grid and answers on each slide. The lengths are measured in units (blocks) not decimal or imperial. Each slide is animated. 20 Slides included.
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Two worksheets for children to colour.
One focusses on the length of items. Using the language longest and shortest.
The other focuses on the height of items. Using the language tallest and shortest.