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Mathematics / Foundation / Measurement and Geometry / Using units of measurement

Curriculum content descriptions

Compare and order duration of events using everyday language of time (ACMMG007)

Elaborations
  • knowing and identifying the days of the week and linking specific days to familiar events
  • sequencing familiar events in time order
General capabilities
  • Literacy Literacy
  • Numeracy Numeracy
ScOT terms

Chronological order,  Time units,  Elapsed time

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Which lunchbox holds more?

Use this diagnostic task to assess what students know about volume and units to compare volumes.

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How long does it take?

Students describe, compare and order the duration of events. They investigate the length of a day and sequence the different phases that occur within this time period.

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First steps in mathematics: Measurement – Book 1

The content of this book is organised into topics including understanding units, and direct measuring.

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Measurement: Foundation to Year 9

This comprehensive resource describes the progression of measurement ideas. The resource demonstrates examples of relevant teaching strategies, investigations, activity plans and connected concepts in measurement including teaching and cultural implications.

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Which tin?

Use this diagnostic task in the style of a one-on-one interview to assess a student's knowledge and understanding of an object's properties, and their use of comparative language.

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My drink bottle

Students compare the spaces within containers.

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Desk through the doorway

Use this diagnostic task in the style of a one-on-one interview to assess a student's understanding and skills in comparing length.