Mathematics Measurement Conceptual 7–8 yrs

Measuring with different units

用不同单位进行测量

Description

Measure the length of an object using two different length units and describe how the measurements relate to the size of the unit chosen

Mastery Evidence
  • Measure a desk in both centimetres and inches and compare the two numbers
  • Explain that measuring with a smaller unit gives a larger number
  • Predict whether a measurement in centimetres will be greater or less than in inches
Assessment Prompt

If your child measures the same book in centimetres and then in inches, can they explain why the numbers are different even though the book hasn't changed size?