An end-of-unit recap on reading scales for Year 2 maths. Pupils read a measuring jug and a thermometer in Quick Checks, explain what Sam misread in Be the Teacher, then reflect on which measuring tool they found easiest and how to work out marks with no numbers. Sample answers included. Matches the England National Curriculum measuring objective.
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”
Every question reads a ruler, scale, thermometer or measuring vessel.
Readings from pictured instruments, including a measuring jug and a thermometer.
Pupils spot where the arrow points, explain what went wrong and put Sam right.
Tick-box and written reflections, including how to read unnumbered scale marks.
Sample answers for all six questions.
End of unit
Close the measurement unit with it and keep the reflections for your records.
Assessment check
The Quick Checks give a fast read on who can use scale intervals.
Self-assessment
Part 3 has pupils name what they found easy and hard.
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