Step 5 Objective

Convert one metric unit to another (e.g. grams to kilograms); read and interpret scales on a range of measuring instruments.


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.