In this lesson, students measure the lengths and heights of a variety of objects using a centimetre ruler or tape measure. Common errors are identified, such as reading from an incorrect starting position.

National Curriculum Objectives:
Mathematics Year 2: 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

Level of this Pack:
Age: 6-7