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National 2 Lifeskills Mathematics

Measurement

Compare and measure length, mass and capacity.

Interactive task

Measurement

Use the tool, then record what the learner can show.

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Which tool measures length?

Learn

Skill steps

Choose the correct tool.

Compare before measuring.

Read simple scales.

Record with units where appropriate.

Key words

longershorterheavierlighterfullemptyhalf fullrulerscalesmeasuring jug

Choose the tool

  1. A pencil has length.
  2. Length is measured with a ruler.
  3. Place the ruler at the end of the pencil.

Use a ruler.

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.

Read a simple scale.

  • Find the mark.
  • Read the number.
  • Say the unit if shown.

Measure a book with cubes.

  • Place cubes along the edge.
  • Count cubes.
  • Record the number of cubes.
Practise

Practical pupil tasks

  • Choose a ruler for a pencil.
  • Choose scales for a bag.
  • Choose a jug for water.
  • Find the longer object.
  • Find the shorter object.
  • Find the heavier object.
  • Find the lighter object.
  • Show full, empty and half full.
  • Measure a classroom object with cubes.
  • Use a ruler to measure a short item.
  • Read a simple jug scale.
  • Record a measurement with cm, kg or ml where appropriate.