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YEAR 3
O/C
MA2-9MG
LENGTH
Key Ideas
Measure, order and compare objects using familiar metric units of length
(ACMMG061)
estimate lengths and distances using metres and centimetres and check by measuring
explain
Related Content
use the millimetre as a unit to measure lengths to the nearest millimetre, using a ruler
how a length or distance was measured (Communicating)
recognise the need for a formal unit smaller than the centimetre to measure length
describe
strategies used to estimate lengths and distances, such as by referring to a known length, eg 'My
handspan is 10 cm and my desk is 8 handspans long, so my desk is about 80 cm long' (Communicating, Problem
Solving)
MA2-15MG 2D SPACE
Compare and describe features of two-dimensional shapes, including the special quadrilaterals
draw representations of regular and irregular two-dimensional shapes in different orientations
YEAR 4
O/C
MA2-9MG
LENGTH
Key Ideas
Related Content
Construct suitable data displays, with and without the use of digital technologies, from given or collected data;
include tables, column graphs and picture graphs where one picture can represent many data values (ACMSP096)
represent given or collected categorical data in tables, column graphs and picture graphs, using a scale of manyto-one correspondence, with and without the use of digital technologies
Reflection/
Evaluation
Plenary/
Problem
Solving
Whole
Class
Modelled
Teaching
LISC
Wk
YEAR 3
Learning Intention:
I am learning to measure the length of various objects
I am learning to use approximations when dealing with length
Success Criteria:
I can use body parts as a guide when measuring
I can use the abbreviation for centimetres (cm)
* Explain strategies used to estimate lengths and distances, such as by referring to a known length,
eg 'The width of my finger is 1cm, and my pencil is 12 finger widths, so my pencil is about 12 cm long' (Communicating, Problem Solving)
* eg 'My handspan is 5 cm and my book is 4 handspans long, so my book is about 20 cm long' (Communicating, Problem Solving)
In their maths books, students trace around their hand. Then students label their traced hand with approximate lengths. E.g. width of finger is 1cm, width of palm is 5cm.
Students work in pairs to find 10 objects around the room that they can measure using the width of their finger and the width of the palm of their hand.
Students draw a table in their book to show their results.
E.g.
Object
Approximate Length
pencil case
25cm
glue stick
8cm
Reflection/
Evaluation
Plenary/
Problem
Solving
Whole Class
Modelled
Teaching
LISC
Wk
YEAR 4
Learning Intention:
I am learning to read a thermometer
I am learning to graph temperatures
Success Criteria:
I can understand the difference between Celsius and Fahrenheit
I know the temperatures of different common events
Reflection/
Evaluation
Plenary/
Problem
Solving
Whole
Class
Modelled
Teaching
LISC
Wk
YEAR 3
Learning Intention:
I am learning to measure using mm and cm
I am learning to use a ruler correctly
Success Criteria:
I can understand the difference between mm and cm
I can record lengths using mm and cm
Reflection/
Evaluation
Plenary/
Problem
Solving
Independent
Activities (low /
middle / high
differentiation)
Whole
Class
Modelled
Teaching
LISC
Wk
YEAR 4
Learning Intention:
I am learning construct a line graph
I am learning to plot temperatures on a line graph
Success Criteria:
I can read a thermometer
I know what causes the changes in temperatures
Show students the Graphs of Life video - this video will help students to decide which graph is best for showing the data for temperatures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9BhzvLooI4
Talk with students about how LINE GRAPHS are used to show changes in data overtime.
In students book, model how to construct a line graph. Discuss the x and y axis, the title, temperature increments to use on the y axis, days of week along the x axis.
3 graphs will need to be created, one graph for each thermometer location.
Select students to read the temperatures from the various locations around the school. Plot temperatures onto each graph
Various interactive games to develop students ability to read thermometers and understand temperature
http://funphysics.jpl.nasa.gov/adventures/temperature-game.html
https://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/thermometer.html
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?f=Temperaturev2
Problem Solving Guide:
Problem Solving Question:
- Circle key words
The temperature in the afternoon war 36degress, at night it dropped by 17 degrees. What
- Box key numbers
was the temperature at night?
- What words help you know what operation to use?
- What operation will you use {x , -, +, }.