Reading scales resources

In this practical task, students measure two circular objects to find the circumference, diameter and the relationship between them (pi).

Students read from, and mark points on, non-linear scales.

In this practical task, students estimate the capacity of two different sized containers, then check their estimates with a measuring jug.

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, then measure, the weight of two bags using kitchen scales.

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

In this practical task, students estimate and then measure temperatures.

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

Students read scales from a car speedometer.

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

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

In this practical task, students estimate the weight of two different sized bags, then check their estimates using kitchen scales.

Students identify the measure of temperature off linear scales.

Students identify decimal numbers on a number line.

Students read temperatures on thermometers and identify where changes of temperature would be marked.

Students use a protractor to find given angles and draw angles of given degrees.

This task requires students to use a protractor to draw in three angles on a half circle window design.

Students read scales from pictures of everyday measuring equipment.

Students read scales from pictures of everyday measuring equipment.

Students read scales from pictures of everyday measuring equipment.