(click here to play) This activity is the third of four levels which practise measuring the weight, length or volume of ingredients in a magic potion. You can create and save your own versions too.
Learning objectives/outcomes: England: NNS Y4:
Measures 90: Use, read and write standard metric units (km, m, cm, mm, kg, g, l, ml), including their abbreviations; Suggest suitable units and measuring equipment to estimate length, mass or capacity; Record estimates and readings from scales to a suitable degree of accuracy.
NC KS2:
Understanding measures 4a: recognise the need for standard units of length, mass and capacity, choose which ones are suitable for a task, and use them to make sensible estimates in everyday situations; convert one metric unit to another.
Additional information: Megahops: A maximum of five megahops is awarded if all measurements are correctly marked on the first attempt. Pupils have three attempts and a sliding scale of megahops is awarded if mistakes are made. Related activity information:
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Suitable for children with Moderate and Specific Learning Difficulties including Dyscalculia. You can use the 'Make your own' version to customise this activity to suit the needs of the children. Text is read for children, which should ensure the activity can be undertaken by children who are not confident readers or who have difficulties with reading, thereby giving all children the opportunity to succeed at the activity and also gain a sense of independence.
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