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Converting Units of Length - Maths Mazes

Updated: 31 Jul 2024

Strengthen measurement conversion skills while converting units of length with this set of maths mazes.

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

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>
VC2M5M02

Solve practical problems involving the perimeter and area of regular and irregular shapes using appropriate metric units <ul> <li>investigating problem situations involving perimeter, for example, ‘How many metres of fencing are required around a paddock, or around a festival event?’</li> <li>using efficient ways to calculate the perimeters of rectangles, such as adding the length and width together and doubling the result</li> <li>solving measurement problems such as ‘How much carpet would be needed to cover the entire floor of the classroom?’, using square metre templates to directly measure the floor space</li> <li>creating a model of a permaculture garden, dividing the area up to provide the most efficient use of space for gardens and walkways, labelling the measure of each area, and calculating the amount of resources needed, for example, compost to cover the vegetable garden</li> <li>using a physical geoboard or a virtual geoboard app to recognise the relationship between area and perimeter and solve problems; for example, investigating what is the largest and what is the smallest area that has the same perimeter</li> <li>exploring the designs of fishing nets and dwellings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, investigating the perimeter, area and purpose of the shapes within the designs</li> </ul>
VC2M6M01

Convert between common metric units of length, mass and capacity; choose and use decimal representations of metric measurements relevant to the context of a problem <ul> <li>recognising the significance of the prefixes in units of measurement</li> <li>identifying and using the correct operations when converting between units including millimetres, centimetres, metres, kilometres, milligrams, grams, kilograms, tonnes, millilitres, litres, kilolitres and megalitres</li> <li>recognising the equivalence of measurements, such as 1.25 metres is the same as 125 centimetres</li> </ul>

teaching resource

Converting Units of Length - Maths Mazes

Updated: 31 Jul 2024

Strengthen measurement conversion skills while converting units of length with this set of maths mazes.

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

Strengthen measurement conversion skills while converting units of length with this set of maths mazes.

Measurement Conversion Practise Sheets

Are you looking for a fun alternative to a standard metric conversion practise worksheet? Why not give your students some of our maths mazes to complete? Students can practise converting metric units of length while having fun at the same time!

With this printable resource, students can work their way through three different mazes. They must convert each unit of measurement and determine the correct answer, which will lead them through the maze until they reach the end.

An answer key is included with your download to make grading fast and easy!

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding

In addition to independent student work time, use this worksheet as an activity for:

Guided maths groups
Lesson warm-up
Lesson wrap-up
Fast finishers
Homework assignment
Whole-class review (via smartboard)

For students who are looking for a bit of a challenge, have them adapt a dead end by modifying the answers and equations to create an alternate end to the maze.

If there are students who need additional support, invite students to reference previous assignments, posters, or anchor charts. This activity can also be completed in a 1-on-1 setting or with a small group of students.

🖨️ Easily Download & Print

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource.

Because this resource includes an answer sheet, we recommend you print one copy of the entire file. Then, make photocopies of the blank worksheet for students to complete.

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>
VC2M5M02

Solve practical problems involving the perimeter and area of regular and irregular shapes using appropriate metric units <ul> <li>investigating problem situations involving perimeter, for example, ‘How many metres of fencing are required around a paddock, or around a festival event?’</li> <li>using efficient ways to calculate the perimeters of rectangles, such as adding the length and width together and doubling the result</li> <li>solving measurement problems such as ‘How much carpet would be needed to cover the entire floor of the classroom?’, using square metre templates to directly measure the floor space</li> <li>creating a model of a permaculture garden, dividing the area up to provide the most efficient use of space for gardens and walkways, labelling the measure of each area, and calculating the amount of resources needed, for example, compost to cover the vegetable garden</li> <li>using a physical geoboard or a virtual geoboard app to recognise the relationship between area and perimeter and solve problems; for example, investigating what is the largest and what is the smallest area that has the same perimeter</li> <li>exploring the designs of fishing nets and dwellings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, investigating the perimeter, area and purpose of the shapes within the designs</li> </ul>
VC2M6M01

Convert between common metric units of length, mass and capacity; choose and use decimal representations of metric measurements relevant to the context of a problem <ul> <li>recognising the significance of the prefixes in units of measurement</li> <li>identifying and using the correct operations when converting between units including millimetres, centimetres, metres, kilometres, milligrams, grams, kilograms, tonnes, millilitres, litres, kilolitres and megalitres</li> <li>recognising the equivalence of measurements, such as 1.25 metres is the same as 125 centimetres</li> </ul>

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