Measurement resources

Task: Make careful observations of objects in a picture to assess the size of one of the objects.

Students calculate the area of composite shapes.

Task: Select the most suitable thermometer to use for different purposes and answer two questions about scale. Assessment focus: making measurements decisions.

Task: Measure 100mL of water into three different pieces of equipment. Weigh the result and calculate the precision of using that piece of equipment. Assessment focus: measuring and evaluating the accuracy of equipment.

Students identify the error in three statements made about the perimeter and area of given objects.

Students are given pictures of four different ways time can be measured (sundial, hourglass, candle with lines, clock). Students then explain how each can be used to measure time.

This practical task requires students to record temperatures of various areas in the school and to suggest reasons why some areas are warmer or cooler than others.

In this practical task students predict, and then measure the temperature of water from a range of familiar sources.

Students identify the approximate capacities of everyday containers.

Students are provided with a diagram of a thermometer and they answer questions on its use, how it works, and then read the temperatures from four thermometers.