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Mathematics / Year 4 / Measurement
Curriculum content descriptions
interpret unmarked and partial units when measuring and comparing attributes of length, mass, capacity, duration and temperature, using scaled and digital instruments and appropriate units (AC9M4M01)
Elaborations
- reading the mass of objects measured with digital and analog kitchen scales and explaining what unit of mass the lines on the analog scales refer to
- deciding on which attribute, unit and measuring instrument to use to compare the length and mass of various things, such as the distance travelled by an object in a science investigation; explaining the use of units such as grams or millimetres to give accurate measures when needed
- using scaled instruments such as tape measures, measuring jugs, kitchen scales and thermometers, recording measures using whole units; for example, \(560\) millimetres, or whole and part units; for example, \(5.25\) metres, \(1.75\) litres, \(2.5\) kilograms, \(28.5\)° Celsius
- reading and interpreting the scale of an analog clock without marked minutes to estimate the time to the nearest minute and to determine the duration of time between events
- using the timer or alarm function of a clock to alert when a specified duration has elapsed from a given starting time; for example, the different activities of an exercise routine
- making a scaled measuring instrument such as a tape measure, ruler, sand timer, sun dial or measuring cup using scaled instruments and direct comparisons
- exploring the different types of scaled instruments used by First Nations Ranger Groups and other groups to make decisions about caring for Country/Place, and modelling these in local contexts
General capabilities
ScOT terms
Units of measurement, Scales (Measurement), Measuring instruments