Estimate in metres and describe a metre in different ways
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can estimate lengths and heights in metres and describe a metre in different ways.
Key learning points
- The length or height of an object can be estimated using the standardised unit of metres.
- One hundred, 1 cm lengths are the same as 1 m.
- Ten, 10 cm lengths are the same as 100 cm, which is the same as 1 m.
Keywords
Estimate - An estimate is a given value, number or quantity that is near to the true amount.
Metre - A metre is a standardised unit of measurement. We can abbreviate metre to m.
Centimetre - A centimetre is a standardised unit of measurement. We can abbreviate centimetre to cm.
Common misconception
100 cm is bigger than 1 m.
1 m is equal in length or height to 100 cm. 100 cm make up 1 m. They are the same length or height.
Teacher tip
Children need a concrete example of a metre and how long and tall 1 m is. Where possible, the suggested activities should be carried out practically.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Look at the picture. Which is taller, the elephant or the giraffe?
Q2.Look at the picture. Which is longer, the blue ribbon or the yellow ribbon?
Q3.Match the calculations to their answer.
Q4.How many tens are there in 60?
Q5.How many tens are there in 100?
Q6.Look at the picture. Which car has travelled the furthest?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A given value, number or quantity that is near to the true amount is known as
Q2.Which of these would you use metres to measure the height or length of?
Q3.How many centimetres are there in one metre?
Q4.I have a piece of ribbon that is 70 cm long. Is this ribbon shorter or longer than one metre?
Q5.How many 10 cm lengths will we get if we cut a 60 cm piece of ribbon up into 10 cm lengths?
Q6.A whole length of string has been cut into 3 equal pieces and each of those pieces is 10 cm. What length is the whole piece of string?
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