Max Maths, Year 6, Practice, Converting between units of measurement

In a Year 6 maths practice session from 'Max Maths', students are tasked with converting between different units of measurement. The exercises are designed to strengthen their understanding of mass (grams and kilograms), length (meters, centimeters, millimeters, and kilometers), and volume (liters and milliliters). For instance, they are asked to convert 2,690 grams into kilograms and 1.2 meters into millimeters, among other similar tasks. This helps them grasp the concept of metric conversions, which is a crucial skill in their mathematical development.

Additionally, the 'Maths Challenge' section presents a real-world application of these skills. Students are asked to help Han, a character who has recorded various activities in his diary without mentioning the units of measurement. They must determine the correct units for the given numbers based on the context, such as the distance walked to the market, the mass of oranges and potatoes purchased, the volume of cooking oil, the length of a new belt, and the dimensions of cardboard bought for a school project. This exercise not only reinforces their understanding of measurement conversions but also encourages them to consider how these measurements are used in everyday life.