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Measure length using objects and record results in a table

I can measure length using objects and record the results in a table.

New
New
Year 1

Measure length using objects and record results in a table

I can measure length using objects and record the results in a table.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Lengths and heights can be measured using different objects.
  2. When you measure accurately, the objects you use to measure should be the same size.
  3. When you measure accurately, there should be no gaps between your objects.
  4. When you measure accurately, the objects should be in a straight line from one end to the other.
  5. 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.

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.
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Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the length of the carrot?
An image in a quiz
3 dominoes
Correct answer: 4 dominoes
5 dominoes
Q2.
What is the height of the dragon?
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11 blocks tall
Correct answer: 12 blocks tall
13 blocks tall
Q3.
Which ribbon is the longest?
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green
Correct answer: orange
blue
Q4.
Which ribbon is equal to 5 sharpeners in length?
An image in a quiz
Correct answer: green
orange
blue
Q5.
Which item has been measured accurately?
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Correct answer: a
b
Q6.
One of the measurements is incorrect. Which one is it?
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3 blocks tall
5 blocks tall
Correct answer: 6 blocks tall

6 Questions

Q1.
Which set of objects could be used for measuring accurately?
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Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
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Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
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Q2.
What could Alex do to measure the length (across) of this apple?
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Use larger coins.
Correct answer: Put the coins in a straight line with no gaps.
Add more coins.
Q3.
Which vase has been measured accurately?
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Correct answer: a
b
c
Q4.
Complete the sentence. A table is a way of .
counting
adding drawings
Correct answer: showing information
Q5.
What is the missing piece of information for this table?
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pen
6 coins
Correct answer: 9 coins
Q6.
Which table matches the picture?
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a
Correct answer: b