Partitioning 1,000 in the context of measures
Lesson details
Learning outcome
You can partition 1,000 in the context of measures
Key learning points
- There are 1,000 g in a kg
- There are 1,000 ml in a l
- Milli means 1,000 times smaller
- Kilo means 1,000 times larger
Keywords
Metre (m) and millilitre (ml) - A millimetre (mm) is a metric measure of distance used for small lengths. The basic unit of length (or distance) in the metric system is metre (m)
Kilometre (km) and metre (m) - A kilometre (km) is a metric measure of distance.
Kilogram (kg) and gram (g) - A kilogram is a measure of mass, equivalent to one thousand grams.
Litre (l) and millilitre (ml) - A litre is a measure of capacity, equivalent to one thousand millilitres.
Common misconception
Pupils may miscalculate measures questions involving unit conversions if they are not secure with the key conversions of 1 m = 1,000 mm, 1 km = 1,000 m, 1 kg = 1,000 g and 1 l = 1,000 ml.
Spend time discussing the etymology of the words so pupils are not necessarily relying on memory and can figure out the equivalences if they cannot recall them. 'Milli' means 'thousandth' and 'kilo' means 'thousand': both relate to a thousand parts.
Teacher tip
Give quickfire opportunities outside Maths lesson to recall these key conversions. Present measures in contexts which are accessible to the children and, where possible give practical opportunities for them to experience the measurements and build reference points for length, mass and capacity.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the meaning of the prefix ‘kilo’?
Q2.Match the statement with the correct value.
1,000
100
10
Q3.If the ten frame is worth 1,000 altogether, what is each counter worth? Each counter is worth
Q4.If the bar model is worth 1,000 altogether, what is each part worth? Each part is worth
Q5.If the bar model is worth 1,000 altogether, what is each part worth? Each part is worth
Q6.If the bar model is worth 1,000 altogether, what is each part worth? Each part is worth
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.This metre stick is split into ten equal parts. How many millimetres is each part worth? mm.
Q2.What is each interval worth on this scale?
Q3.How much liquid is in this container?
Q4.If 600 ml of liquid is poured from this container, how much is left? ml.
Q5.There is 750 ml of liquid in this container. How much needs to be added to make one litre? ml.
Q6.Jun buys a one kilogram bag of pasta and uses 250 g of it to cook. How much pasta is left in the bag? g.
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