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National 2 Lifeskills Mathematics

Measurement

Compare and measure length, mass and capacity.

Optional unit: Measurement

Interactive task

Measurement

Choose, then check.

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Which tool measures length?

Choose an answer.

Learn

Skill steps

Choose the correct tool.

Compare before measuring.

Read simple scales.

Record with units where appropriate.

Key words

longershorterheavierlighterfullempty

Record a measure

  1. Look at the numbered jug marks.
  2. The water reaches the 450 mark.
  3. The jug is marked in millilitres.

Record 450ml.

Guided practice

Step-by-step prompts

Choose a tool to measure a desk.

  • Length, mass or capacity?
  • Choose ruler or tape.
  • Measure from end to end.

Compare two bags.

  • Hold or use scales.
  • Choose heavier.
  • Check with the scale.

Show half full in a jug.

  • Look at the jug.
  • Fill to about halfway.
  • Say or point half full.
Practise

Practical pupil tasks

  • Choose a ruler for a pencil.
  • Choose scales for a bag.
  • Choose a jug for water.
  • Find the longer pencil.
  • Find the shorter pencil.