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Calculating with length
Ready for some calculations with length? Rulers at the ready...
Reading scales and solving problems
A KS2 numeracy worksheet created by an educator to help your child practise reading scales and solving problems.
Calculating perimeters
To find the perimeter of a shape you must add up the lengths of each of the sides. Can your child calculate the perimeters of these common shapes?
Calculating volume
Volume is the amount of 3D space that an object occupies. Volume can be measured in cubes. Calculate the number of cubes in each shape to work out the volume.
Estimate volume
Look at these containers. Which do you think has the greatest volume? (Think about their real-life size by considering what is inside.) Put them in order from smallest to largest volume. Estimate the volume in cm3, then calculate the volume to see how accurate you were.
Reading measurements: capacity
Do you know your litres from your millilitres? Test yourself with these questions.
Length word problems
Can you work out these word problems? Remember that there are 100 centimetres in one metre. There are 1000 metres in one kilometre.
Capacity word problems
Here are some tricky problems that involve capacity. You can fill a measuring jug with water to help you work them out.
Measurement terms around the house
Cut out the cards. Put some Blu Tack on the back of them, then go on a measurement trail around your house. What items could be described by the words? Stick your cards on them!
Measurement problems
Can you work out these measurement problems? Draw pictures to help you visualise the problems.
Estimate then measure
An estimate is a clever guess. It’s a guess that you think carefully about before making. Have a look at your ruler. Can you find 3cm? Can you estimate whether each of the items below is shorter or longer than 3cm? Write your estimate underneath the picture.
Comparing weights directly
Find these objects in your house, then search around your home or garden for things that are lighter and heavier. Fill out the chart, finding something that is heavier and lighter than each of the objects.
Comparing lengths in cm
Here are some rather funny aliens. Can you measure them from head to toes (if they have any!) using a ruler? Under each alien write their length in centimetres.
Comparing lengths treasure hunt
You are going to go on a treasure hunt around your house, finding things that are longer or shorter than other things. Then draw a picture of what you’ve found!
Cool maths games for kids
Add an extra learning dimension to family game time – try one of our Cool Maths board games and help reinforce your child's knowledge of number bonds, percentages and fractions while you play. Compiled by deputy headteacher Matt Revill and packed with 20 games, this maths learning pack covers all the key skills your child will need to master as part of the primary numeracy curriculum.
Calculating perimeters
To find the perimeter of a shape you must add up the lengths of each of the sides. Can your child calculate the perimeters of these common shapes?
Comparing height
Can your child compare different heights and pick the shortest or tallest person? Help them practise with this colourful worksheet, then try out their new skill on family members or stuffed toys.
Make reasonable estimates
This mathematics worksheet will help your child to estimate, measure using a ruler and gain an understanding of centimetres.
Describing length
Long, short, tall and wide... Help your child use correct measurement vocabulary with this worksheet.
Practise measuring capacity
This mathematics download will help your child to practise the vocabulary associated with capacity, eg. 'This container holds more water than that container'. It is aimed at Key Stage 1 pupils and a parent or carer should help the child.
Year 1 Understanding measurement quiz
A quick and practical worksheet activity to test your child's knowledge of measurement. Work together to complete this quiz. How did you do?
Wordsearch: length or distance
This wordsearch activity will help your child to identify the words we use to talk about length.
Measurement: using correct vocabulary
Mathematical vocabulary can be confusing, so help your child master some measurement terms with this activity. Cut out the words and attach them to the animals. Which animal is the largest? The lightest? The tallest?