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Understand the concept of volume

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  • Geometry and Measure
  • Number: Multiplication and division

After a break from the introduction of the concept of area, pupils now look at the concept of volume and 3D rectilinear shapes. They explore the concept of volume in a range of contexts, consider the units used to measure volume and then use multiplication to calculate the volume of cubes, cuboids and compound shapes made from cubes and cuboids. This learning leads into work on multiplying 3 or more numbers, drawing on understanding of the commutative and associative laws.

  1. Explain what volume is in a range of contexts
  2. Describe the units used to measure volume
  3. Explain how to calculate the volume of a cuboid and a cube
  4. Explain how to calculate the volume of compound shapes
  5. Use knowledge of calculating volume to solve problems in a range of contexts

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