In this lesson, children explore the relationship between the metric kilometre and imperial mile. Children will learn that one mile is a greater distance than one kilometre and that 5 miles is approximately equal to 8km. They will apply this knowledge to problems where they will compare distances in kilometres and miles. This lesson includes a teaching presentation accompanied by differentiated activities with a range of fluency, reasoning and problem-solving questions.

National Curriculum Objectives:
Mathematics Year 6:
• solve problems involving the calculation and conversion of units of measure, using decimal notation up to 3 decimal places where appropriate
• use, read, write and convert between standard units, converting measurements of length, mass, volume and time from a smaller unit of measure to a larger unit, and vice versa, using decimal notation to up to 3 decimal places
• convert between miles and kilometres
Level of this Pack:
Age: 10-11
 England & Wales: Year 6
 Scotland: Primary 6
 Rep. Ireland: Fifth Class
 Australia: Grade 5
 USA: Grade 5
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