Two measurement activities for Year 2 maths. Pupils first choose the right unit for real things, metres for a big tree, degrees Celsius for a cup of tea, then compare measurements such as 15 cm and 20 cm using <, > and =. Answers for both sections are included. Covers two England National Curriculum measurement objectives.
Measurement
“Choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm); mass (kg/g); temperature (°C); capacity (litres/ml) to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers, scales, thermometers and measuring vessels”
The units table covers length, mass, temperature and capacity.
Measurement
“Compare and order lengths, mass, volume/capacity and record the results using >, < and =”
The second section records comparisons with the three symbols.
A picture table where pupils pick the unit for items like a tree's height and a hot drink.
Pairs such as 15 cm and 20 cm, or 50 kg and 50 kg, compared with <, > or =.
Answers for both sections.
Lesson starter
Do the units table together before practical measuring work.
Homework
Both sections stand alone without equipment.
Assessment check
The equal pair catches pupils who never use the = sign.
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