Measurement in Year 6

There are some very hard concepts involved with Measurement in Year 6. Conversion of units of measurement continues to be a key element, and it is suggested that converting between units such as kilometres and miles is done graphically. Converting metric units should be done with up to 3 decimal...

Measurement in Year 5

The metric system takes centre stage in the Year 5 Measurement Programme of Study, emphasising the importance of converting between different units of metric measures.By the end of Year 5 children should know the following relationships between metric units:1 kilometre = 1,000 metres1 metre = 100 centimetres or 1,000 millimetres1...

Measurement in Year 4

Converting between units is an important part of the Year 4 Programme of Study for Measurement. For instance, children should be able to convert kilometres to metres or grams to kilograms, which needs a good knowledge of multiplying and dividing by 1,000.Calculating perimeters and finding the area of rectilinear shapes...

Measurement in Year 3

We have a great range of worksheets covering measurement in Year 3.Children are expected to know certain facts, including:1 kilometre = 1,000 metres1 metre = 100 centimetres1 kilogram = 1,000 grams1 litre = 1,000 millilitresThey are also expected to recognise half units, such as half a kilometre and that this...

Measurement in Year 2

Comparing and ordering length, mass and capacity are key features of work in Year 2. Children will be expected to measure using the standard unit of centimetres, but they will also begin to measure larger objects using metres, perhaps with a metre stick. When measuring it is important to use...

Measurement in Year 1

Plenty of new work to cover in Year 1 as measurement also includes time and money. As we have separate categories for each of these we will not include them here, concentrating on length, weight/mass and capacity. The National Curriculum Programme of Study states that:Pupils should be taught to:Compare, describe...