Compare and order measurements of volume and capacity
I can compare and order measurements of volume and capacity.
Compare and order measurements of volume and capacity
I can compare and order measurements of volume and capacity.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- You can compare capacity in the same way as we compare 2-digit numbers.
- When the units are different and the numbers are the same, you can compare measurements by looking at the numbers.
- You can pour liquid from one container into another to compare their capacities.
Keywords
Volume - The amount of space something takes up.
Capacity - The amount of liquid something can hold.
Common misconception
Children may think that a taller container always has a larger capacity.
Choose tall narrow containers alongside short, wide containers and compare the capacities in different ways, such as recording a measurement for each capacity as well as pouring from one container into another to see which has the greater capacity.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Look at this bucket. Match the parts of the sentence correctly.
capacity.
volume.
Q2.One litre is __________ one millilitre.
Q3.Which of these liquids have a volume of about one millilitre?
Q4.True or false. If you wanted to measure the capacity of a bucket, it is sensible to choose to measure in millilitres.
Q5.What is the volume of liquid in this bucket? l
Q6.Choose the most sensible measurement. The capacity of a kitchen sink is __________.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Izzy and Laura compare the volume of orange squash that they have in their cups. Which statements are true?
Q2.Now, Izzy and Laura are comparing the capacity of their bottles. Which statements are true?
Q3.Compare the volume of juice in the two measuring beakers using < > or = Beaker A ___ Beaker B
Q4.Compare the two measurements using < > or = 35 ml ___ 35 l
Q5.What could the missing tens digit be to make this expression correct?
Q6.Laura and Izzy used a large jug to measure the capacity of 4 different containers. Which statements are correct?
