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Mathematics / Year 2 / Measurement and Geometry / Using units of measurement

Curriculum content descriptions

Compare masses of objects using balance scales (ACMMG038)

Elaborations
  • using balance scales to determine whether the mass of different objects is more, less or about the same, or to find out how many marbles are needed to balance a tub of margarine or a carton of milk
General capabilities
  • Literacy Literacy
  • Numeracy Numeracy
ScOT terms

Mass,  Balance scales

Downloadable

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.