Year 2 - Maths
Read scales in metres and centimetres
Sense of measure - capacity, volume and mass
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will choose, use and compare appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height mass, capacity and temperature to the nearest appropriate unit.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to read scales in metres and centimetres.
Key Notes
- Rulers are marked in centimetres
- Counting in ones helps you to measure in centimetres
- Counting in tens helps you to measure in metres
Vocabulary To Learn
- Ruler: A tool for measuring length.
- Metre stick: A tool for measuring length which is one metre long.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may align the end of their object with the end of the ruler, rather than zero.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Rulers are marked in centimetres. Counting in ones helps you to measure in centimetres.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Ruler'
A tool for measuring length. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Children may align the end of their object with the end of the ruler, rather than zero. Correction: Use a sticker or coloured pen to highlight the zero on the ruler so that children's attention is drawn to the zero when they are measuring length using a ruler.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Compare and order lengths Study Guide
- Compare and order measurements of mass Study Guide
- Compare and order measurements of volume and capacity Study Guide
- Explain why standard units of measure are needed Study Guide
- Length can be measured in any direction to give height, length and distance Study Guide
- Length can be measured in metres and centimetres Study Guide
- Mass can be measured in grams and kilograms Study Guide
- Temperature Study Guide
- Volume and capacity can be measured in litres and millilitres Study Guide
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