Year 7 - Maths
Place value in imperial units
Place value
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils revisit, secure and develop their understanding of place value with integers, decimals, fractions, metric and imperial units. This knowledge is then extended to order and compare numbers of increasing complexity.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to interpret place value in the context of measure (imperial).
Key Notes
- Imperial measures come from an older system of measuring.
- Imperial measures evolved over the course of history.
- Imperial measures use different bases to the metric system.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Imperial: Imperial is a system of units for measuring, which was created in the early 1800s during the British Empire.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may get mixed up between metric and imperial units.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Imperial measures come from an older system of measuring. Imperial measures evolved over the course of history.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Imperial'
Imperial is a system of units for measuring, which was created in the early 1800s during the British Empire. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Pupils may get mixed up between metric and imperial units. Correction: You may wish to refer to Lesson 6 of this unit, which explains the metric system's use of prefixes, and compare this with imperial measures.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Checking understanding of ordering and comparing numbers Study Guide
- Checking understanding of place value in integers Study Guide
- Checking understanding of place value in metric units Study Guide
- Deepening understanding of place value in integers Study Guide
- Exponential and fractional column headings Study Guide
- Place value in decimals Study Guide
- Problem solving with place value Study Guide
- Securing understanding of ordering and comparing numbers Study Guide
- Securing understanding of place value in integers Study Guide
- Securing understanding of place value in metric units Study Guide
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