Maths - Measure
Length:
Weight:
- Measuring
Length
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A simple table which children can use to record their own practical
measurements. Contributed by Nicki Parsons. - Measurement Page Border - A page with measurement-themed border for use in your lessons or on displays. Contributed by Jinky Dabon.
- Length and Measurement
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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.
- Half a Metre - Identify classroom objects which are longer than half a metre. Contributed by Gail Cuthbertson.
- Longer than a Metre - Use a length of string to find items which are longer than one metre. Contributed by Gail Cuthbertson.
- Estimate and Measure using Body Lengths - Estimate and measure objects using hand spans, feet and cubits. Contributed by Gail Cuthbertson.
- Estimating and Measuring with your Stride - A sheet which encourages pupils to estimate and measure the length of objects compared to their stride. Contributed by Gail Cuthbertson.
- Measurement Conversions - A page with measurement-themed border and conversion information for use in your lessons or on displays. Contributed by Jinky Dabon.
- Length Problems
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A selection of word problems related to length, contributed by
Jo Gill.
- Area
Investigation -
An area investigation, for years 2-4, where children compare
foot and hand size. Contributed by a visitor.
- Volume Page Border - An A4 page with a border which has clipart linked to the topic of Volume. Contributed by Jinky Dabon.
- 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
of Rectangles
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Slides to help children find the area of rectangles by counting
squares, and by calculating length x breadth. Also includes
area with mixed units. - Area of Rectangles - Worksheets which ask children to calculate the area of rectangles. Contributed by Jinky Dabon.
- 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.
- Volume of Solids - A set of (level 5) questions based on 3D shapes and their volumes. Contributed by Jinky Dabon.
- Applied Area -
A problem solving activity, involving the calculation of area
of rectangles. Contributed by Paul Stubbins.
Weight:
- Weighing Objects - A great activity for children beginning to learn about weight.
- Mass Page Border - An A4 page with a border containing different weighing scales. Contributed by Jinky Dabon.
- 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
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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.
- 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.
- Reinforcing Routes - A few ideas to try when teaching children about routes and direction.
- 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.
- Compass Directions - A fun way of helping children to learn compass directions.
- Cardinal and Ordinal Directions - Challenge your pupils with this question sheet. Contributed by Jinky Dabon.
- Compass Questions - A set of questions (PDF), which encourage children to read compass points and think about rotation.
