Step 5 Objective
Convert one metric unit to another (e.g. grams to kilograms); read and interpret scales on a range of measuring instruments.
- Examples of what pupils should
know and be able to do - Probing questions
- What if pupils find
this a barrier?
What if pupils find this a barrier?
Have they a secure understanding of place value?
Give pupils opportunities to explore maximum area and perimeter, using a given, small number of square tiles.
TL4Y7 Number 3 N3.6 - Acrobat pdf document (60Kb) provides good visual images for converting from one metric unit to another.
TL4Y7 Number 3 N3.7 - Acrobat pdf document (72Kb) is a good source for reading number scales.