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I Have, Who Has? – Measuring With a Centimetre Ruler

Updated: 26 Aug 2024

Practise measuring objects using a centimetre ruler while playing this whole-class game.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Year: 3

Curriculum

VC2M3M02

Measure and compare objects using familiar metric units of length, mass and capacity, and instruments with labelled markings <ul> <li>making a measuring tape using metric units of length and using it to measure and compare things, for example, the girth of a tree; and explaining that the lines on a ruler show the beginning and end of each unit</li> <li>using a strip of one-centimetre grid paper to measure and compare the length of objects, connecting this with centimetre units on a ruler and using fractions of a graduation to give a more accurate measure</li> <li>discussing how the capacity of a container or object usually refers to the amount of liquid it can hold, measured in millilitres and litres, and comparing the capacity of different sizes of familiar drinks (for example, 600-millilitre, one-litre, 2-litre and 3-litre milk containers)</li> <li>measuring and comparing the mass of objects and capacity of containers, using measuring jugs and kitchen or other scales and standard metric units of millilitres, litres, grams and kilograms; and interpreting and explaining what the lines on the measuring jug or scales mean</li> <li>comparing the capacity of different beakers used in science lessons and using the numbered graduations to measure out different capacities of liquid</li> </ul>

teaching resource

I Have, Who Has? – Measuring With a Centimetre Ruler

Updated: 26 Aug 2024

Practise measuring objects using a centimetre ruler while playing this whole-class game.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Year: 3

Practise measuring objects using a centimetre ruler while playing this whole-class game.

📏 Measure Objects Using Centimetres with an I Have, Who Has Game!

Practising how to read a ruler doesn’t need to be a boring concept! This measurement game will have your students practise reading a centimetre ruler with a fun, fast-paced game.

To play, each student will receive a card that displays an object with a centimetre ruler underneath. Students should look at the ruler to find the measurement of their object to the nearest centimetre. The student with the “START” card will begin. One at a time, each student will read their card and ask for the next measurement. The student with the correct measurement will read their card next. This continues until the last student with the “END” card finishes.

Through this activity, students will show they can measure items using centimetres.

Ways to Adapt This Measurement Activity

A team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your maths lessons.

If you have a mixture of above and below-level learners, check out these suggestions for keeping students on track with the concepts:

🆘 Support Struggling Students

Help students who need support understanding the concepts by using the fishbowl method before playing: a small group sits in the middle, encircled by their classmates, and models the activity for the students to see. It’s also helpful to pre-teach measuring with a centimetre ruler before playing.

➕ Challenge Fast Finishers

Encourage students who need a challenge to continue practising by measuring objects around the room.

Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

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This resource was created by Cassandra Friesen, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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Curriculum

VC2M3M02

Measure and compare objects using familiar metric units of length, mass and capacity, and instruments with labelled markings <ul> <li>making a measuring tape using metric units of length and using it to measure and compare things, for example, the girth of a tree; and explaining that the lines on a ruler show the beginning and end of each unit</li> <li>using a strip of one-centimetre grid paper to measure and compare the length of objects, connecting this with centimetre units on a ruler and using fractions of a graduation to give a more accurate measure</li> <li>discussing how the capacity of a container or object usually refers to the amount of liquid it can hold, measured in millilitres and litres, and comparing the capacity of different sizes of familiar drinks (for example, 600-millilitre, one-litre, 2-litre and 3-litre milk containers)</li> <li>measuring and comparing the mass of objects and capacity of containers, using measuring jugs and kitchen or other scales and standard metric units of millilitres, litres, grams and kilograms; and interpreting and explaining what the lines on the measuring jug or scales mean</li> <li>comparing the capacity of different beakers used in science lessons and using the numbered graduations to measure out different capacities of liquid</li> </ul>

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