Mathematics / Year 4 / Measurement and Geometry / Using units of measurement

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Sarah is following a recipe. There are some different units of measure used in the recipe. Watch the video to see what these measurement words are. How much of each ingredient is needed? How are the ingredients combined to make the cake?

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Wicking beds are a fantastic invention, allowing crops to be watered more efficiently. Making a large wicking bed does involve a few steps and some preparation, however the benefits of this extra effort are water conservation, improved plant growth and better crops. The design of the wicking bed also provides opportunities ...

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This sequence of four lessons integrates content in number and measurement to deepen students' understanding and confidence working with larger numbers. Students work flexibly with numbers up to 10 000 as they determine suitable dimensions for a container that can hold 10 000 centicubes. They are challenged to plan, construct ...

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This 2-week unit unit develops the big idea that what needs to be measured determines the unit of measurement. Students are provided opportunities to: interpret commonly used fractions of a kilogram and relate these to the number of grams; select and use appropriate units to estimate, measure, compare and record lengths ...

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This 2-week unit unit develops the big idea that what needs to be measured determines the unit of measurement. Students are provided opportunities to: measure and compare lengths of objects and locations using kilometres, metres, centimetres and millimetres; identify and measure the perimeter of shapes, objects and locations; ...

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This set of learning activities encourages students to consider the function of their existing school playground, how movements like sliding, swinging and spinning feature in playground equipment, and design a new piece of equipment to add to the excitement of their playground. The module includes a comprehensive teacher ...

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This 2-week unit introduces the big idea that understanding relationships between the properties of 2D shapes helps visualise and organise spaces in the world.

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Use this diagnostic task to assess understanding of area and measuring the area of an irregular shape.