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YEAR 3 · PRIMARY MATHEMATICS

Metric measurement.

Choose units, estimate sensibly and read measuring tools carefully.

3 lessons

Work through the topic

Learn the method, follow the examples, then try the worksheet.

01
Length/mass/capacity units
Choose useful units for length, mass and capacity.
10 min · Worked examples & worksheet
02
Estimating measurements
Use familiar benchmarks to estimate a measurement, then check it.
10 min · Worked examples & worksheet
03
Reading labelled measuring instruments
Read scale labels and units to find a length, mass or capacity.
10 min · Worked examples & worksheet

AFTER THE LESSONS

Topic review

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