Measurement sense resources

In this practical task, students estimate how many multi-link blocks equal the length of two common classroom items. They then check their estimate with the blocks, then measure with a ruler.

This task requires students to rank a series of pictures in order from heaviest to lightest.

Students decide if the height, length, or width of everyday objects is less than, or more than, one metre.

This practical task requires students to rank a series of animal pictures in order from shortest to tallest.

Students use words about height, mass and weight of family members to write a description of a family going shopping.