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• Measuring Length - A simple table which children can use to record their own practical measurements. Contributed by Nicki Parsons.
• Length and Measurement - Develop your children's estimation and practical measuring skills by measuring the length of each other's arms and legs. Contributed by Orissa Anggita Rinjani.
• Measuring Pencils - Children are required to measure a set of pencils in cm and mm. Contributed by Lisa Daniels.
• Measurement Differences - A PDF sheet on which children have to work out the difference between pairs of measurements. Contributed by Neil Hedworth.
• Converting Measurements - Children need to be able to convert measurement (centimetres and metres) on this PDF worksheet. Contributed by Neil Hedworth.
• Length Conversion Loop Cards - A set of loop cards which require children to convert between different units of measuring length. Recommended for Year 4 and above. Contributed by Katy Parfitt.
• Length Problems - A selection of word problems related to length, contributed by Jo Gill.
  • Sheet 1 - For Extension groups. This sheet gets progressively harder with each question.
  • Sheet 2 - For Core groups.
  • Sheet 3 - If your children struggle with reading, then laminate these items, cut them out and get the children to pick 2 and add/subtract them.

• Finding the Area - A practical activity, which requires children to estimate and find the measurements of a range of objects, and then to calculate the area. Contributed by Martin Butler.
• Area Investigation - An area investigation, for years 2-4, where children compare foot and hand size. Contributed by a visitor.
• Area of Rectangles - Slides to help children find the area of rectangles by counting squares, and by calculating length x breadth. Also includes area with mixed units.
• Applied Area - A problem solving activity, involving the calculation of area of rectangles. Contributed by Paul Stubbins.
• Perimeter - Explanations and questions based on perimeter (in PDF).
• 3D Surface Area - Can your pupils work out the surface area of these 3D shapes? Contributed by Carol Vincent.
• Volume of Cubes - A simple introduction to volume, requiring children to count cubes. Contributed by Saul Molina.

• Angles Worksheet - A worksheet requiring children to work out the missing angles.
• Angle Recording Sheet - Ask children to measure angles around the classroom, record the type of angle (acute / obtuse etc) and then, if appropriate, calculate how many more degrees are need to make a straight line and a full circle.
• Angle Sum of Triangles - Do your children know what the angles in a triangle add up to? Use these fun SMART Notebook slides to show them!
• Learning about Angles - A great way of introducing children to the topic of angles.
• Parallel and Perpendicular - A very helpful worksheet, which explains what parallel and perpendicular are, and tests children on their understanding of the two concepts. Contributed by Sue Baxter.
• Parallel and Perpendicular - Can your pupils identify the parallel and perpendicular lines in these slides?

• Weighing Objects - A great activity for children beginning to learn about weight.
• Mass Word Problems - A selection of word problems which require children to complete different mass calculations. Contributed by Orissa Anggita Rinjani.
• Converting Weights - A handy worksheet (PDF) which requires children to convert weights between different units.
• Conversions (kg and g) - A handy activity sheet which requires children to convert between kilograms and grams. Contributed by Nicola Taylor.
• Grams and Kilograms - A useful question sheet, which challenges children's understanding of grams and kilograms. Contributed by Matthew Best.
• Reading Scales - Support your children's understanding of different scales, using this Powerpoint presentation. Contributed by Alison Davin.

• Converting Millilitres to Litres - Another useful PDF, contributed by Kate Beaumont.

• Days of the Week - A practical activity for young children to reinforce the order of the days of the week.
• Months of the Year - A PDF set of posters, contributed by Hafeez, which make a useful educational display for your classroom.
• Class Calendar - Get your class working together to make their own class calendar.
• Daily Schedule - Get your class thinking about the things they do at different times of the day. Contributed by Orissa Anggita Rinjani.
• Time Check - Encourage children to check the times throughout the day with this simple idea.
• My TV Guide - Encourage children to think about digital / analogue times using their favourite TV shows as a starting point. Contributed by Orissa Anggita Rinjani.
• Time - A set of slides which help children to remember the different units of time, and how many days are in each month.
• Interactive Clock - A wonderful interactive clock which can be used for whole class teaching. Contributed by Class in a Flash.
• Converting Time - A worksheet to reinforce children's ability to convert between different methods of writing times.
• How long will it take? - A PDF which asks children to think about the length of different periods of time. Contributed by Steve Coles.
• Time Problems - A set of real life problems, based on the topic of time. Contributed by David Hatchett.
• Time Problems 1 - A set of time problems, originally intended for Year 5 children. Contributed by Wendy Hilton-Loom.
• Time Problems 2 - A set of time problems, originally intended for higher ability Year 5 children. Contributed by Wendy Hilton-Loom.
• Timetable Problems - Real life problems, involving the interpretation of a selection of timetables. Contributed by David Hatchett.
• 12 and 24 hour time - A handy reference sheet, allowing children to compare 12 / 24 hour times.
• 12 and 24 hour time (with gaps) - Can your children convert between 12 and 24 hour time? Use this sheet to review this concept.
• Jailbreak - A super idea which uses children's knowledge of timetables.
• Time around the World - Use this simple technique to encourage children's thinking about time around the world.
• Converting Digital and Analogue Time - A handy reference sheet giving tips for converting analogue and digital times. Contributed by Claire Williams.

• Coordinates - A PDF containing a great activity based on coordinates, and the perimeters of shapes created using a given set of coordinates. Contributed by Neil Hedworth.
• Coordinate Connect 3 - Teach your class about coordinates and play a game at the same time!
• Co-ordinate Battleship - A wonderful game (with instructions) which makes children to use co-ordinates without realising it!
• Co-ordinates Treasure Map - Create a treasure map using the co-ordinate grid and then create questions based upon your design.
• Connect 3 - Another fun game, which requires the use of co-ordinates. Easy to plan with instructions included. Contributed by Gemma Wright.
• Co-ordinates Grids - A Smart Notebook file, which can be used as a whole class activity, for teaching about co-ordinates. Contributed by Lynn Medland.
• Reinforcing Co-ordinates - Use ICT to reinforce this important Maths concept.
• Compass Directions - A fun way of helping children to learn compass directions.
• Compass Questions - A set of questions (PDF), which encourage children to read compass points and think about rotation.
• Sheet 1
• Sheet 2
• Reinforcing Routes - A few ideas to try when teaching children about routes and direction.

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Links to other sites:

• BBC Schools - A wide collection of activities, games, and resources to support Numeracy for children aged 4-11.
• Human Sundials - Learn all about making human sundials, where you can use a person's own shadow to tell the correct clock time. A great playground activity!
• The Converter Site - A useful tool, which allows you to convert between a wide range of different units.
• CSF Software - Check out the amazing Countdown software on this site. It's just like the Numbers game on the TV. The children in my class love it!

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