Understand the concept of volume
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Why this why now
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.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Recognise and count cubes in a 3D structure
- Understand the concept of space and capacity
- Measure using non-standard or standard cubic units
Threads
Why this why now
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.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Recognise and count cubes in a 3D structure
- Understand the concept of space and capacity
- Measure using non-standard or standard cubic units
Understand the concept of volume
In this unit pupils will explain what volume is using a range of contexts and describe the units used to measure volume. They will explain how to calculate the volume of a cuboid.
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