Compare and describe measurements using knowledge of multiplication and division
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Why this why now
This unit uses the scaling understanding of multiplication and division to compare measurements multiplicatively. Pupils use the language of '___ times the size ___' to describe and compare measurements in the contexts of length, mass, capacity, money and time and to solve problems involving comparison and change. This will prepare them for work converting between units using knowledge of place value and scaling in the future.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Understand standard units for length, mass and capacity
- Use times tables to scale or compare quantities
- Apply multiplication/division to convert units
Threads
Why this why now
This unit uses the scaling understanding of multiplication and division to compare measurements multiplicatively. Pupils use the language of '___ times the size ___' to describe and compare measurements in the contexts of length, mass, capacity, money and time and to solve problems involving comparison and change. This will prepare them for work converting between units using knowledge of place value and scaling in the future.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Understand standard units for length, mass and capacity
- Use times tables to scale or compare quantities
- Apply multiplication/division to convert units
Compare and describe measurements using knowledge of multiplication and division
In this unit pupils will learn to compare and describe measurements using multiplication and division, applying their understanding of scaling as a structure of multiplication.
10 lessons in unit
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