New
New
Year 2

Compare and order measurements of volume and capacity

I can compare and order measurements of volume and capacity.

New
New
Year 2

Compare and order measurements of volume and capacity

I can compare and order measurements of volume and capacity.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. You can compare capacity in the same way as we compare 2-digit numbers.
  2. When the units are different and the numbers are the same, you can compare measurements by looking at the numbers.
  3. You can pour liquid from one container into another to compare their capacities.

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.

Keywords

  • Volume - The amount of space something takes up.

  • Capacity - The amount of liquid something can hold.

Prepare a range of differently-sized and shaped containers in advance of this lesson. Allow children time to explore comparing and ordering the capacity of each container by filling with water and pouring between containers.
Teacher tip

Licence

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6 Questions

Q1.
Look at this bucket. Match the parts of the sentence correctly.
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Correct Answer:The bucket has a large,capacity.

capacity.

Correct Answer:The amount of liquid inside is the ,volume.

volume.

Q2.
One litre is __________ one millilitre.
Correct answer: a greater volume than
a smaller volume than
Q3.
Which of these liquids have a volume of about one millilitre?
Correct answer: A raindrop
A bucket full of water
Correct answer: A drip from a tap
A full carton of orange juice
Q4.
True or false. If you wanted to measure the capacity of a bucket, it is sensible to choose to measure in millilitres.
True
Correct answer: False
Q5.
What is the volume of liquid in this bucket? l
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Correct Answer: 7
Q6.
Choose the most sensible measurement. The capacity of a kitchen sink is __________.
15 millilitres
Correct answer: 15 litres
15 metres

6 Questions

Q1.
Izzy and Laura compare the volume of orange squash that they have in their cups. Which statements are true?
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Correct answer: Izzy’s cup is almost full.
Laura has more squash than Izzy.
Correct answer: Laura has less squash than Izzy.
Correct answer: Laura’s cup is almost empty.
Q2.
Now, Izzy and Laura are comparing the capacity of their bottles. Which statements are true?
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Correct answer: Izzy’s bottle has a smaller capacity than Laura’s bottle.
Izzy’s bottle has a larger capacity than Laura’s bottle.
Correct answer: The capacity of Laura’s bottle > capacity of Izzy’s bottle.
The capacity of Laura’s bottle < capacity of Izzy’s bottle.
Q3.
Compare the volume of juice in the two measuring beakers using < > or = Beaker A ___ Beaker B
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<
Correct answer: >
=
Q4.
Compare the two measurements using < > or = 35 ml ___ 35 l
Correct answer: <
>
=
Q5.
What could the missing tens digit be to make this expression correct?
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2
3
Correct answer: 4
Correct answer: 5
Correct answer: 6
Q6.
Laura and Izzy used a large jug to measure the capacity of 4 different containers. Which statements are correct?
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Correct answer: Container C has the greatest capacity.
Container D has the greatest capacity.
Correct answer: Container B has a greater capacity than Container A.
Container A has a greater capacity than Container B.