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YEAR 6 · PRIMARY MATHEMATICS

Metric measurement and area.

Metric measurement and area: decimal metric conversions, deriving rectangle area, finding missing rectangle dimensions.

4 lessons1 practice test

Work through the topic

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

01
Decimal metric conversions
Convert decimal metric measurements by using the relationship between the units.
10 min · Worked examples & worksheet
02
Deriving rectangle area
Explain the rectangle area formula by counting equal rows of square units.
10 min · Worked examples & worksheet
03
Finding missing rectangle dimensions
Use area and one side length to find a missing rectangle dimension.
10 min · Worked examples & worksheet
04
Practical measurement
Choose suitable metric measurements and combine them to solve practical problems.
10 min · Worked examples & worksheet

AFTER THE LESSONS

Topic review

Revisit the key ideas, then choose a practice paper.

1 practice test · Separate worked marking guides