Measurement sense resources

In this practical task, students estimate the length of two common classroom objects, then check their estimates with a ruler.

In this practical task, students estimate, and then measure, the weight of two objects using a number of multi-link cubes, a balance scale and weights.

In this practical task, students estimate, then measure, the weight of two bags using kitchen scales.

Students use a diagram of a netball court and soccer field to calculate area.

Students convert millilitres to litres and vice versa when working out quantities of bottles and glasses of fizzy drink for a party.

In this practical task, students estimate, then measure, the length of two objects using a ruler.

Students calculate the area of four different shapes on a grid.

Students use a given number of multi-link cubes to make and draw different rectangles.

Students read pairs of measurements on linear scales and identify which are greater than, less than, or equal to.

Students select a non-standard unit of measure to measure an envelope and explain their choice.

In this practical task, students first estimate, then measure, how many 500ml jars it takes to fill a 1 litre and a 3 litre container

Students explain why two people will get different totals when measuring a room using their hand span.

This practical task requires students to construct a one metre newspaper roll, use it to estimate the dimensions of a room, then calculate the volume of that room.

In this practical task students design a net for a lidded cardboard box to hold 3 "chocolate bars" represented by hundreds blocks. They then cut out and construct the box.

Students work out the height, width and length of gift packets.

Students order litre and millilitre capacities from smallest to largest, compare given capacities and explain how they know whether one is larger/smaller or the same.

Students read scales from a car speedometer.

Students calculate the volume of three different cuboid-shaped fish tanks given the height, length and width.

Students work out how many small boxes fit into a larger carton.

Students estimate the temperature and indicate it on a thermometer.

Students calculate the number of 2cm blocks fit into a given 3-dimensional block model, and answer questions about one face, and volume of the block model.

Students calculate length and area of colours on the Danish flag.

Students use the Beaufort Scale, found on the Met Service website, to answer questions about wind speed.

Students identify the correct unit of measurement that would be used for the weight or length of a range of everyday objects.

In this practical task, students estimate, then measure, the volume of two containers using a measuring jug.