More or less than a litre

More or less than a litre

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This task is about identifying things that hold more or less than one litre.

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Some of the objects below have a capacity of less than 1 litre and some have a capacity of more than 1 litre.
Choose the best answer for each.
Laundry bucket Less than 1 litreMore than 1 litre
Matchbox Less than 1 litreMore than 1 litre
Rubbish tin Less than 1 litreMore than 1 litre
Coffee cup Less than 1 litreMore than 1 litre
School backpack Less than 1 litreMore than 1 litre
Refrigerator Less than 1 litreMore than 1 litre
Can of fizzy drink Less than 1 litreMore than 1 litre
Jam jar Less than 1 litreMore than 1 litre
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2
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Description of task: 
Students decide whether a range of everyday objects hold less than or more than one litre.
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This resource can help to identify students' understanding of the size of measurement units of capacity.
 
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Y6 (09/2000)

correct answers for questions
All 8 correct - moderate 
7 correct - easy 
4-6 correct - very easy