(click here to play) This activity is the second of four levels which practise measuring weight, length and volume with a range of ingredients to create a magic potion. You can create and save your own versions too.
Learning objectives/outcomes: England:NNS: Y3: Measures: Measure and compare using standard units (km, m, cm, kg, g, l, ml)
Measure scales to the nearest division. NC - KS2: Ma3 4b: choose and use suitable measuring instruments for a task; interpret numbers and read scales with increasing accuracy.
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 Specific Learning Difficulties including Dyscalculia. Numbers on various scales light up when the mouse is placed on them allowing children to clearly see the number that they are pointing to. 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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