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Estimating Length Task Cards

Updated: 15 Jul 2024

Use printable Estimating Length Task Cards to practise making estimates of length in metres, centimetres, and millimetres.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Year: 5

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

Estimating Length Task Cards

Updated: 15 Jul 2024

Use printable Estimating Length Task Cards to practise making estimates of length in metres, centimetres, and millimetres.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Year: 5

Use printable Estimating Length Task Cards to practise making estimates of length in metres, centimetres, and millimetres.

About How Long? Estimating Length Made Easy!

Estimating measurements accurately is a valuable skill that simplifies daily tasks, whether cooking in the kitchen, working on a DIY project, or picking out that new sofa. Skills like these aren’t just applicable to grown-ups; they’re great for kids, too! This resource is designed to make estimating lengths, widths, heights, and distances straightforward and easy for everyone!

Estimate the Length Task Cards

This printable measurement activity includes a variety of task cards designed for students to estimate units of measure. Each of the 24 multiple-choice cards requires students to look at an image and determine the approximate length of the object shown using metres, kilometres, millimetres, and centimetres.

This resource download includes:

24 Estimating Length Task Cards
Printable Recording Sheet
Answer Key

Download and Print Your Measurement Estimation Activity

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This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, 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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