5. Using metres and centimetres (levels 2 and 3)
Length F-6
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3m 41s
The focus is first on metres (metre rulers) and centimetres (30 cm rulers). Later can introduce mm. Draw a line 10 cm long without using a ruler then check (emphasis on precision) draw a line 1 m long on a page, estimate and measure the length of a table, draw a rectangle 20 cm around than check.
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6. Using measuring scales flexibly (l...
Sometimes we use a scale that does not start at zero (weighing a dog). The idea is to compare, order and measure objects using a broken ruler or a measuring tape.
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7. Estimating lengths using formal un...
The focus is on experiences that have students using realistic estimates of the lengths of objects such as the width of a room, how far they can jump, the width of a page, estimate then measure half of this line.
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8. Converting between formal length u...
Students are given measures such as width of a room is 650 cm convert to m. Diagrams with a mix of units to work out perimeters (how far around). The idea of a best unit.
