Measurement

Within this home learning pack, we will be looking at measurements. We will be looking at time,

converting measurements and looking at estimating volume and capacity.

Monday:

Today’s learning is all around converting between metric units of measurements. The table below

explains the key knowledge needed to complete the task:

1 cm = 10mm

1m = 100cm

1km = 1000m

1kg = 1000g

1l = 1000ml

The following table will also help us to convert between metric units of measurement, for example if

I wanted to convert 4km to metres:

This chart can be used to

calculate that 4km is

equivalent to 4000m

(4x1000).

Challenge:

Use your conversion chart to help you answer the following questions –

Tuesday:

We will be looking at time. Can you create a timetable of your week. Within your timetable, I would

like to see the following:

Time of your activity in words.

Time of your activity on an analogue clock.

Time of you activity on a 12 hour digital clock (remember to place a.m. and p.m.)

Time of your activity on a 24 hour digital clock.

If you are finding all of it a little tricky, choose one but make sure you challenge yourself.

Here is an example below.

Activity Time in Words Analogue clock 12 hour 24 hour

Wake up Six o’clock in the morning.

6.00 a.m. 0600

Breakfast Half six in the morning

6.30 a.m. 0630

Challenge:

Remember

60 seconds= 1 minute

60 minutes = 1 hour

12 months= 1 year

7 days= 1 week

Converting Time

Time in words 24 hour clock 12 hour clock

seven o’clock in the evening

19:00 7:00pm

quarter to ten in the morning

14:20

22:15

midnight

midday

2:15am

half past eleven in the evening

08:15

6:45 am

twenty past seven in the morning

quarter past nine in the evening

8:45pm

10:30

10 past 7 in the evening

01:40

1:50pm

Wednesday:

Today we are going to be estimating volume. Volume is the amount of space a 3D shape takes up.

A cubic cm block takes up 1 cubic cm. This is written as 1 cm³.

You can work out the volume of a shape by multiplying height × width × depth.

If the shape is made of cubic cm blocks, you can count the cubes to find the shape's volume.

In today’s task we are going to use the idea of counting cubes in order to estimate the volume of an

object.

Try using this link to find out more about volume:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjbg87h/articles/zcrxtyc

Challenge:

Estimate the volume of each shape below. The activity is in three parts of varying difficulty. Please

choose the level of difficulty which you feel suits you best – alternatively you may wish to complete

all three!

Thursday:

Today we are going to be estimating capacity. Capacity refers to the amount of liquid a container (or

vessel) can hold. For example, a plastic bottle may have a capacity of 500ml – this means that it can

hold up to 500ml of liquid.

The learning for today is practical based, however it is important that the appropriate health and

safety considerations are made. If possible I would like the task to take place in a location where

water can be used safely e.g. the kitchen sink or the garden. Secondly, please ensure that you have

permission from an adult at home to use things such as bottles, tubs, jugs etc.

There are two ways to complete today’s learning – you are free to choose the method most

appropriate to you or complete both if you wish!

1. Using non-standard measures:

You will need a cup/mug and 3-5 different containers e.g. empty plastic bottle, saucepan,

jug, tub.

How many cups do you think will be needed to fill each container? Use the table below to

record your estimation.

How many cups did it actually take? Use your cup and some cold water to fill each container,

one at a time. Use the table below to record how many cups it took to fill each container.

Container Estimation: How many cups do I think will be

needed to fill the container?

Actual: How many cups did it take to fill

each container?

How close was my estimation?

2. Using standard measures:

You will need a measuring jug and 3-5 different containers.

Can you estimate the capacity of each container? Use the table below to record your ideas.

Measure the actual capacity of each container by filling the container with water and

emptying it into your measuring jug. Remember to read the scale to the nearest millilitre.

Again, record your results in the table below:

Container Estimation: What do I think is the capacity of

the container?

Actual: What is the actual capacity of the

container?

How close was my estimation?

Although the table has been provided, please feel free to create your own!

Friday:

Happy Friday everyone! Today we are going to be applying our understanding of all the knowledge

and skills developed during the week to help us answer a range of word problems. When solving

word problems, remember to think about the following steps:

1. Make sure you have read the problem thoroughly.

2. Underline any useful information that may help you answer the question.

3. Try representing the problem in a different way – for example you could draw it or use a bar

method.

4. You could even create the problem using real life objects! How creative can you be? Don’t

forget to share your ideas on Seesaw!

5. Use your understanding to identify the operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication,

division) needed.

6. Solve the problem and, where possible, use the inverse operation to check your answer.

Bonus challenge:

Answers:

1000

10

1000

1000

100

2000

20

2000

2000

200

Converting Time

Time in words 24 hour clock 12 hour clock

seven o’clock in the evening

19:00 7:00pm

quarter to ten in the morning

09:45 9:45am

Twenty past two in the

afternoon 14:20 2:20pm

Quarter past ten in the

evening 22:15 10:15pm

midnight 00:00 12:00am

midday 12:00 12:00pm

Quarter past two in the

morning 02:15 2:15am

half past eleven in the evening

23:30 11:30pm

Quarter past eight in

the morning 08:15 8:15am

Quarter to seven in the

morning 06:45 6:45 am

twenty past seven in the morning

07:20 7:20am

quarter past nine in the evening

21:15 9:15pm

Quarter to nine in the

evening 20:45 8:45pm

Half past ten in the

morning 10:30 10:30am

10 past 7 in the evening

19:10 7:10pm

Twenty to two in the

morning 01:40 1:40am

Ten to two in the

afternoon 13:50 1:50pm

Estimating Volume:

Word problems: