Choosing measurement units
Choose and use appropriate standard units to measure length (m/cm), mass (kg/g), temperature (°C), and capacity (litres/ml) to the nearest appropriate unit
Typical age: 6–7 years
“If you ask your child whether to measure a swimming pool or a piece of paper in cm or m, can they pick the sensible unit for each — and explain why?”
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Needs first
- Capacity and volumeREQUIRED
Using standard units for capacity extends from beginning to measure capacity
- Measuring length and height (age 5+)REQUIRED
Using standard units for length extends from beginning to measure length
- Measuring mass and weightREQUIRED
Using standard units for mass extends from beginning to measure mass
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- Calculating with measurementsREQUIRED
Extends Y2 standard unit measurement to include mm and to add/subtract measures
- Comparing and ordering measurementsREQUIRED
Comparing and ordering measurements with symbols requires being able to measure in standard units
- Measuring length (age 7+)
Choosing appropriate tools builds on choosing appropriate units