Using units of measurement
Based on the Australian Curriculum, Using units of measurement in Mathematics Year 2 includes:
- ACMMG037 Compare and order several shapes and objects based on length, area, volume and capacity using appropriate uniform informal units
- ACMMG038 Compare masses of objects using balance scales
- ACMMG039 Tell time to the quarter-hour, using the language of 'past' and 'to'
- ACMMG040 Name and order months and seasons
- ACMMG041 Use a calendar to identify the date and determine the number of days in each month
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Measuring at the Movies – Informal Units Interactive
Practise measuring with informal units with an exciting movie-themed interactive drag-and-drop activity.
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Months of the Year Playdough Mats
Use playdough mats to help your students identify, sequence and spell the months of the year.
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Jack and the Beanstalk - Informal Measurement Worksheet
A simple worksheet using informal units measurement.
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Months of the Year Poster - Southern Hemipshere - No Christmas
A poster displaying the months of the year.
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Area Investigation - Big, Loud Feet!
A mathematics investigation involving area, embedded in a real-world context.
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Identifying Units of Measurement Interactive Clip Cards
Identify whether objects should be measured in millimetres, centimetres, metres, or kilometres with interactive drag-and-drop clip cards.
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Measuring, Comparing and Ordering Height Worksheet
Measure length using informal units with an engaging hands-on collaborative measurement activity.
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What Does the Clock Say? - Telling the Time Game
Solve the math riddles and read analogue clocks with a fun Time to 5 Minute Telling Time Game.
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Telling the Time Differentiated Peg Cards
Guide your students to tell the time on an analog clock with this set of differentiated peg cards.
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Seasons in the Southern Hemisphere and Northern Hemisphere Poster
Use these posters in the classroom to give students a visual representation of the seasons (and which months they inlcude in both the Northern Hemishpere and the Southern Hemisphere).
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Telling Time to the Nearest Five Minutes – Interactive Activities
Read different clock faces to the nearest 5 minutes with two difficulty levels for varied abilities.
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Capacity Maths Investigation — Filling the Fish Tank Activity
A mathematics investigation involving capacity, embedded in a real-world context.
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12 Hour Clock Template
A template for an interactive 12 hour clock that displays hours, minutes and wording.
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Which Objects Have Capacity Worksheet
A worksheet to use when exploring the concept of capacity.
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3D Popcorn Box Template
Create a 3D popcorn box from a 2D net.
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Clock Template
A clock that can be used for games or direct teaching.
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Measuring Length with Clovers Worksheet
Measure familiar objects using our lucky clover in this St Patrick’s Day maths activity!
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Informal Measurement - Task Cards
A set of task cards to use when learning about informal measurement.
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Months of the Year Poster — Southern Hemisphere
A poster displaying the months of the year.
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Time Machine Match-Up Activity
A fun sorting activity that consolidates knowledge of time to the hour, half-hour and to the quarter-hour.
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Months of the Year Poster - Northern Hemipshere
A poster displaying the months of the year.
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Interactive Clock for Teaching Time (Analogue and Digital)
Teach time with an interactive digital clock designed to add a hands-on element to this important primary school lesson!
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Time Teaching Resource Pack
A collection of resources exploring time concepts.
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Measuring Capacity with Informal Units
This Mathematics unit addresses the concept of measuring, comparing and ordering capacity using informal units.
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Assessment - Measuring Length with Informal Units
A 30 minute assessment in which students will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of length.
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Measuring Volume with Informal Units Unit Plan
This Mathematics unit addresses the concept of measuring, comparing and ordering volume using informal units.
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Measuring Mass with Informal Units Unit Plan
This Mathematics unit addresses the concept of measuring, comparing and ordering mass using informal units.
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Telling the Time Unit Plan - Year 1 and Year 2
This Mathematics unit addresses the concept of telling the time to the hour, half hour and quarter hour.
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Assessment - Measuring Volume with Informal Units
A 30 minute assessment in which students will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding volume.
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Introduction to Area
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Revision of Length
A 60 minute lesson in which students will revise and consolidate the concept of length.
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Length Investigation - The Longest Finger
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge and understanding of length to a real-world context.