GM2-1: Create and use appropriate units and devices to measure length, area, volume and capacity, weight (mass), turn (angle), temperature, and time.
Elaboration on this Achievement Objective
This means students will recognise that the attributes length, area, volume and capacity, and weight can be measured. At Level Two students are expected to recognise that measurement units are countable and therefore able to be partitioned and recombined in the same way as other units of one. For example, if an 8 unit length is cut from a 14 unit long strip the remainder will measure 6 units. Units of measure have other characteristics including being a part of the attribute they measure and uniformity (same size). When measuring, the units need to fill a length, space, time etc, with no gaps or overlaps (this is known as tiling). Students should create measurement devices, for example rulers, rod towers, scales, to quantify the attributes of objects in numbers of units. In doing so they should develop an understanding that the marks on a linear scale show the endpoint of units and that scales always have a baseline (zero). Less tangible attributes such as turn (angle), temperature and time should also be measured. While the focus at Level Two is on students’ understanding the role of units in measurement it is also expected that students will encounter simple standard measures such as metres, centimetres, kilometres, minutes, seconds, kilograms, litres, etc, through using everyday measurement instruments.
Teaching resources for this Achievement Objective
This is an activity based on the picture book 365 Penguins
Students will be able to relate the features of the calendar to their number knowledge. Students will be able to demonstrate how grouping is efficient way to organise their thinking and operating with larger numbers.
Picture book activities
Number and Algebra
Level Two
In this unit we explore the size of a centimetre and measure objects using the centimetre rulers that we have constructed.
Recognise the need for a standard unit of length. Recognise a centimetre length. Estimate and measure to the nearest centimetre.
Units of Work
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This unit uses one of the digital learning objects, Angles, to support students as they estimate, and investigate measuring and drawing angles using other angles as units of measurement.
Estimate and measure angles using other angles.
Units of Work
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
The purpose of this activity is to engage students in applying their knowledge of fractions in a geometric context.
Rich learning activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
The purpose of this activity is to engage students in using a non-standard unit to give a measurement involving fractions.
Rich learning activities
Number and Algebra
Level Two
This is a level 2 measurement strand activity from the Figure It Out series. A PDF of the student activity is included.
tell the time on analogue clocks
Figure It Out activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
In this unit we develop the concept of angle to see that an angle may be constructed in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction. We see the effect of clockwise and anticlockwise turns on objects. We also think about corners of objects that are equivalent to quarter turns. We also think about whether...
Understand clockwise and anticlockwise directions. Understand that quarter half turns may be begun from any direction and not just from lines parallel to the classroom walls or other fixed lines.
Units of Work
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
In this unit students explore hours and half-hours and experiment with two ways of telling these times, using digital and analogue approaches.
Tell time to the hour and half hour using analogue clocks. Tell time to the hour and half hour using digital clocks. Solve time problems involving hours and half hours.
Units of Work
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This is a level 2 measurement strand activity from the Figure It Out series. A PDF of the student activity is included.
measure temperature with a thermometer
Figure It Out activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This is an activity based on the picture book Counting on Frank.
Students will explore and compare the volume of different containers using non-standard and standard units. Students will be able to explain why standard units of volume are necessary when making comparisons.
Picture book activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This is a level 2 measurement strand activity from the Figure It Out series. A PDF of the student activity is included.
read and write clock times
Figure It Out activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This is a level 2 measurement activity from the Figure It Out theme series. A PDF of the student activity is included.
interpret a calendar
Figure It Out activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This is a level 2 measurement strand activity from the Figure It Out series. A PDF of the student activity is included.
solve problems using a timetable diary
Figure It Out activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This is an activity based on the picture book Diary of a Worm
Students will be able to use the vocabulary associated with calendars to accurately talk about the duration and time between events. Students will be able to read a calendar and express the time in standard units (day, week, month, year).
Picture book activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This is a level 2 measurement strand activity from the Figure It Out series. A PDF of the student activity is included.
measure volume using multilink cubes
Figure It Out activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
The purpose of this unit is to have students design a PE game, use standard measures of length, and conduct a statistical investigation into the safety factors and the health benefits of their game.
Understand how running a distance contributes to fitness and wellbeing. Create a personal benchmark for 1 metre and for 1 kilometre. Accurately use three measuring devices to measure a distance of more than 3 metres. Correctly record length measurements using abbreviations. Understand how many...
Units of Work
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This is a level 2 algebra activity from the Figure It Out theme series. A PDF of the student activity is included.
continue a sequential pattern write a rule to describe a sequential pattern
Figure It Out activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This is a level 2 link geometry activity from the Figure It Out series.
give instructions using distance and direction
Figure It Out activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This unit comprises 4 stations which develop our concept of the "feel" of a gram. The stations may be taken as whole class activities or they may be set up as activities that groups of students use throughout the week.
Recognise a 100 gram mass. Record measurements in kg and g using whole numbers. Accurately measure specific amounts of materials.
Units of Work
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This is a level 2 measurement activity from the Figure It Out theme series. A PDF of the student activity is included.
measure lengths in centimetres
Figure It Out activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This is a level (2+ to 3+) mathematics in science contexts activity from the Figure It Out series.
Students will: measure weight, depth, and salt concentration (which is effectively a measure of density) find the relationship between the force involved in buoyancy and water density find the relationship between the weight of a boat and its floating depth (for a given hull profile) record data in...
Figure It Out activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
This unit involves students in looking at the lengths of time various activities take and calculating how long is spent on these activities in a week.
Estimate the time taken for daily activities in hours and minutes. Use advanced counting or partitioning strategies to solve problems involving minutes and hours. Check the reasonableness of answers obtained using a calculator.
Units of Work
Number and Algebra
Level Two
This counting collections activity engages students in finding the number of sheets in a roll of toilet paper.
Number and Algebra
Level Two
Measure using cm and metres Use additive strategies Devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically (use equipment)
Problem solving activities
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two
In this unit students consolidate their knowledge of volume by using kitchen measuring cups in a variety of measuring tasks. A stations approach is employed with all the tasks based around the theme of cereal.
Accurately measure volume using standard kitchen measuring cups.
Units of Work
Geometry and Measurement
Level Two