Measure length using objects and record results in a table
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can measure length using objects and record the results in a table.
Key learning points
- Lengths and heights can be measured using different objects.
- When you measure accurately, the objects you use to measure should be the same size.
- When you measure accurately, there should be no gaps between your objects.
- When you measure accurately, the objects should be in a straight line from one end to the other.
- Measurements can be recorded in a table.
Keywords
Accurately - Working carefully so that there are no mistakes.
Results - A set of measurements or information that has been gathered after measuring or observing something. An outcome.
Table - A way of sorting information made of rows and columns.
Common misconception
Children may not use objects to measure accurately, for example following the shape of the object they are measuring rather than placing objects in a straight line. They may miscount the objects.
Encourage children to build a straight line of objects with no gaps first, then place the object they want to measure along the line. Encourage them to touch each object as they count.
Teacher tip
Children will benefit from practicing using objects to measure length accurately. Provide opportunities for them to use different non-standard units, such as blocks, pens, sharpeners and coins, to measure the length of different objects.
Licence
Lesson video
Loading...
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the length of the carrot?
Q2.What is the height of the dragon?
Q3.Which ribbon is the longest?
Q4.Which ribbon is equal to 5 sharpeners in length?
Q5.Which item has been measured accurately?
Q6.One of the measurements is incorrect. Which one is it?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which set of objects could be used for measuring accurately?
Q2.What could Alex do to measure the length (across) of this apple?
Q3.Which vase has been measured accurately?
Q4.Complete the sentence. A table is a way of .
Q5.What is the missing piece of information for this table?
Q6.Which table matches the picture?
To help you plan your 1 maths lesson on: Measure length using objects and record results in a table, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 1 maths lesson on: Measure length using objects and record results in a table, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
Explore more key stage 1 maths lessons from the Numbers 0 to 20 in different contexts unit, dive into the full primary maths curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.