New
New
Year 3

Estimate then measure mass and volume and record in a table

I can estimate and then measure mass and volume and record in a table.

New
New
Year 3

Estimate then measure mass and volume and record in a table

I can estimate and then measure mass and volume and record in a table.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Estimating is important. If we estimate accurately, it helps us check if our actual measurements are accurate.
  2. We can record our measurements in a table, which is a presentation of information so data can be interpreted easily.

Keywords

  • Estimate - An estimate is a given value, number or quantity that is near to the true amount; it is a number close enough to the right answer.

  • Table - A table is data (a collection of numbers, words, measurements and descriptions of things) arranged in rows and columns.

Common misconception

Children may estimate incorrectly or confuse where to record their measurements in the table.

When estimating, hold an item of known mass in one hand and the unknown in the other - compare them. Take care when reading table headings.

Children should physically experience estimating mass or volume of objects using objects of known mass and volume - model commenting whether something feels similar or much heavier/lighter. Record in tables and create own outside of the lesson.
Teacher tip

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

Lesson video

Loading...

6 Questions

Q1.
Look at these objects. Which is heavier?
An image in a quiz
The pound coin is heavier.
Correct answer: The pineapple is heavier.
They both have the same mass.
Q2.
These containers are full to capacity. Starting with the smallest, put the containers in order of the volume of liquid that they contain.
An image in a quiz
1 - B
2 - C
3 - A
Q3.
What is the mass of this bowl of cereal?
An image in a quiz
220 g
Correct answer: 240 g
250 g
Q4.
This jug was filled to its capacity. Some liquid was spilt. How much liquid was spilt?
An image in a quiz
10 ml
20 ml
25 ml
Correct answer: 50 ml
Q5.
Look at this table of data. What is the last animal in the column with the title 'Pet'?
An image in a quiz
Correct Answer: Rabbit, rabbit
Q6.
Look at this same table of data. Look along the row for 'Fish'. How many children own fish?
An image in a quiz
10
8
Correct answer: 2
3

6 Questions

Q1.
Look at this table. Which object has the greatest mass?
An image in a quiz
Mug
Bowl
Correct answer: Plate
Spoon
Q2.
Look at this table. What is the estimated mass of the spoon?
An image in a quiz
Correct Answer: 10 g, 10g, 10
Q3.
Look at this table. Starting with the object with the smallest actual mass, put the objects in order of mass.
An image in a quiz
1 - Spoon
2 - Bowl
3 - Mug
4 - Plate
Q4.
By comparing the mass to objects of known mass, Jacob estimates the mass of a pair of sunglasses to be 20 g. Sophia estimates them to have a mass of 90 g. Whose estimate was more accurate?
An image in a quiz
Correct answer: Jacob's estimate was more accurate.
Sophia's estimate was more accurate.
Q5.
Look at this table showing the estimated and actual volume of water in some containers. What is the total volume of water in the cup and the kettle?
An image in a quiz
Correct Answer: 2 L 300 ml, 2300 ml, 2 l 300 ml, 2l 300ml, 2L 300ml
Q6.
Look at this table. What is the difference in volume between the estimate and actual volume of the jug?
An image in a quiz
1 L 149 ml
Correct answer: 150 ml
2 L 150 ml