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Appropriate Units of Measurement – Worksheets

Updated: 19 Aug 2024

Help students learn to choose appropriate units of measurement with a set of differentiated measurement handouts.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 5 - 6
Differentiated: Yes

Curriculum

VC2M5M01

Choose appropriate metric units when measuring the length, mass and capacity of objects; use smaller units or a combination of units to obtain a more accurate measure <ul> <li>ordering metric units from the largest unit to the smallest, for example, kilometre, metre, centimetre, millimetre</li> <li>recognising that some units of measurement are better suited to some tasks than others; for example, kilometres are more appropriate than metres to measure the distance between 2 towns</li> <li>deciding on the unit required to estimate the amount of paint or carpet for a room or a whole building, and justifying the choice of unit in relation to the context and the degree of accuracy required</li> <li>measuring and comparing distances (for example, measuring and comparing jumps or throws using a metre length of string and then measuring the part metre with centimetres and/or millimetres) and explaining which unit of measure is most accurate</li> <li>researching how the base units are derived for the International System of Units (SI), commonly known as the metric system of units, recognising that the metric unit names for the attributes of length and mass are international standards for measurement</li> </ul>

teaching resource

Appropriate Units of Measurement – Worksheets

Updated: 19 Aug 2024

Help students learn to choose appropriate units of measurement with a set of differentiated measurement handouts.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 5 - 6
Differentiated: Yes

Help students learn to choose appropriate units of measurement with a set of differentiated measurement handouts.

What Are Units Of Measure?

Units of measure are standardised units used to describe and compare the properties of objects, such as length, mass, time, temperature, and more. They provide a way to standardise and share measurements in varying contexts.

For students, picking up a ruler and measuring the length of an object may come quickly. However, that isn’t the only type of measurement they need to be familiar with. They must understand how to measure and communicate their findings when measuring various properties, so students must understand what units of measure are appropriate for measuring different properties. That’s where this resource comes in! We’ve put together the perfect worksheet set to help your students determine the relevant unit of measurement to use when measuring length, mass, area, time, capacity, and more!

Determining the Appropriate Unit of Measurement Worksheets

This set of differentiated worksheets provides your students with the additional practise they need when learning to recognise the most appropriate units to use for length, area, time, capacity, and mass. Each measurement handout features a variety of scenarios that students must read and evaluate to determine the appropriate units to use to measure correctly.

These measuring unit worksheets are marked with stars to represent their difficulty level. These are included as follows:

★ – Simplified Version – This measuring units worksheet contains two sections that require students to choose the appropriate measurement for scenarios related to length, mass, time, and capacity. They will apply their knowledge of measurement units, including metres, square centimetres, minutes, litres, tonnes, etc., to select and colour the appropriate unit of measurement needed in each scenario.
★★ – Advanced Version – This worksheet includes more challenging scenarios and a wider variety of measurement units, including litres, metres, kilograms, square centimetres, grams, kilometres, millilitres, and more. This measurement handout requires students to read each statement and colour the statements according to a colour key.

An answer page is included in the resource.

Download and Print!

This resource is available as an easy-to-use Google Slides or Printable PDF Resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select your preferred file format. Make your copies, pass them out to your students, and you’re ready to begin!

This resource was created by Mike Bailey, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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Curriculum

VC2M5M01

Choose appropriate metric units when measuring the length, mass and capacity of objects; use smaller units or a combination of units to obtain a more accurate measure <ul> <li>ordering metric units from the largest unit to the smallest, for example, kilometre, metre, centimetre, millimetre</li> <li>recognising that some units of measurement are better suited to some tasks than others; for example, kilometres are more appropriate than metres to measure the distance between 2 towns</li> <li>deciding on the unit required to estimate the amount of paint or carpet for a room or a whole building, and justifying the choice of unit in relation to the context and the degree of accuracy required</li> <li>measuring and comparing distances (for example, measuring and comparing jumps or throws using a metre length of string and then measuring the part metre with centimetres and/or millimetres) and explaining which unit of measure is most accurate</li> <li>researching how the base units are derived for the International System of Units (SI), commonly known as the metric system of units, recognising that the metric unit names for the attributes of length and mass are international standards for measurement</li> </ul>

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