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- Year 7
Checking understanding of place value in metric units
I can interpret place value in the context of measure (metric).
- Year 7
Checking understanding of place value in metric units
I can interpret place value in the context of measure (metric).
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Prefixes give you information about the place value of a measure.
- The measurement units determine the place value of each digit.
- The measurement units can often be deduced from context.
Keywords
Metric - Metric units are based around the standard units of metre, gram and litre.
Prefix - A prefix is a group of letters attached to the front of a root (word) to make a new word, for example tricycle.
Centi - Centi placed before a unit means (1/100)
Milli - Milli placed before a unit means (1/1000)
Kilo - Kilo placed before a unit means 1000 times.
Common misconception
Pupils may consider non-metric units in discussion.
Remind them that the metric units are based around the metre, gram and litre only.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the value of the digit 6 in the number 362?
Q2.Starting with the smallest, sort these numbers in ascending order.
Q3.Which of these are NOT equal to $$10^2$$?
Q4.Match the keywords with their correct definitions.
Integer -Â
Any positive or negative whole number or zero.
Decimal form -Â
A number which has digits after the decimal point.
Digit -Â
A symbol used in a number system. We use 0-9 in our system.
Q5.Which of these is a ruler?



Q6.Starting with the smallest, sort these numbers into ascending order.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is NOT a unit of mass?
Q2.Match the most appropriate unit to each object.
The width of sellotape is 2 -Â
centimetres
The height of a door is 2 -Â
metres
The thickness of a wire is 2 -Â
millimetres