Here are the key components of the math curriculum for measurements for ages 10 to 11:
Units of Measurement: Students learn about different units of measurement used for length, mass, capacity, time, and temperature. They become familiar with standard units such as meters, grams, liters, seconds, and degrees Celsius, and learn to convert between different units within the same measurement system.
Measurement Tools: Students learn to use appropriate measurement tools and instruments accurately. They practice using rulers, tape measures, scales, thermometers, and other tools to measure length, mass, capacity, temperature, and time.
Length Measurement: Students develop skills in measuring length using standard units such as centimeters and meters. They learn to estimate and measure length using rulers or other measuring tools. They also practice adding and subtracting lengths and solving problems involving perimeter.
Mass and Weight Measurement: Students learn to measure mass using grams and kilograms. They understand the difference between mass and weight and apply their knowledge to compare and order objects based on their mass. They also solve problems involving addition and subtraction of masses.
Capacity Measurement: Students develop skills in measuring capacity using liters and milliliters. They learn to estimate and measure the volume of liquids or objects using appropriate measuring tools. They also solve problems involving addition and subtraction of capacities.
Time Measurement: Students learn to measure time using hours, minutes, and seconds. They practice reading analog and digital clocks, understanding concepts such as AM/PM and 24-hour time, and solving problems involving elapsed time, time intervals, and time conversions.
Temperature Measurement: Students learn to measure temperature using degrees Celsius. They practice reading and interpreting temperature on thermometers, understanding temperature scales, and solving problems involving temperature changes and conversions.
Problem Solving: Measurement is applied to solve a variety of real-life and mathematical problems. Students analyze measurement-related word problems, apply appropriate measurement strategies, and use their understanding of measurement concepts to find solutions. They also practice explaining their reasoning and justifying their answers.
The curriculum aims to foster a deep understanding of measurement concepts and skills, including units, tools, conversions, comparisons, and problem-solving. By the age of 10 to 11, students are expected to have a solid foundation in measurement and be ready to apply their knowledge in more complex measurement situations.
Calculate volume of cuboids
Use the dimensions of the sides to calculate the volume of these cuboids
Estimate volume of cuboids
Use rounding to calculate an estimate of the volume of these cuboids
Compare volumes: largest, smallest
Compare tabular cuboid dimensions and identify the one with the largest or smallest volume
Standard units: symbols to names
Identify the correct names for these standard unit symbols
Standard units: names to symbols
Identify the correct standard units from the written descriptions
Select units of measure
Identify the most appropriate units to use to measure the given items or events
Identify compound units
Identify the compound units from the given lists of units
Convert hours to minutes
Identify the correct number of minutes for the given number of hours
Convert kilometres to metres
Identify the correct number of metres for the given number of kilometres
Convert metres to centimetres
Identify the correct number of centimetres for the given metres
Convert centimetres to millimetres
Convert the given number of centimetres to the equivalent number of millimetres
Convert kilograms to grams
Convert the given number of kilograms to the equivalent number of grams
Convert litres to millilitres
Convert the given number of litres to the equivalent number of millilitres
Convert metres to kilometres
Convert the given number of metres to the equivalent number of kilometres
Convert centimetres to metres
Identify the correct number of metres for the given number of centimetres
Convert millimetres to centimetres
Identify the correct number of centimetres for the given number of millimetres
Convert grams to kilograms
Identify the correct number of kilograms for the given number of grams
Convert millilitres to litres
Convert the given number of millilitres to litres by dividing the millilitres by 1000
Convert units: metric to imperial
Use the stated approximations to convert metric to imperial measures
Convert units: imperial to metric
Use the stated approximations to convert imperial to metric measures
Equality symbols: compare mass
Select equality symbols to compare metric kilograms to imperial pounds (lb)
Convert metric : imperial: line graphs
Use the graphs to make approximate conversions between metric and imperial measurements
Equality symbols: compare lengths
Choose a symbol to indicate that length A is longer, shorter or equal to B
Area of parallelograms
Use the formula area = base x height identify the area of each parallelogram
Area of triangles
Use the formula A = h x b/2 to identify the area of these triangles
Perimeter: composite shapes
Use letters to express the perimeter of composite shapes
Scale drawings & area
Use given measure and scale factors to work out new areas
Money earned over time
Given certain data, work out how much someone earns in a day, a week, a month or per annum
Negative integers
Use a number line to add or subtract negative temperatures
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