Max Maths, Year 6, Try it, Measuring mass

In a practical exercise aimed at Year 6 students learning about mass measurement, the task begins by asking them to consider a selection of objects and decide whether the mass of each object should be measured in grams or kilograms. This decision-making process encourages the students to think about the appropriate unit of measurement based on the size and weight of the objects, with smaller, lighter objects typically measured in grams and larger, heavier ones in kilograms.

The second part of the exercise involves converting the mass of various objects into grams. The students are given masses in both kilograms and grams, and they are required to perform conversions to express all measurements consistently in grams. This activity provides a hands-on approach to understanding the relationship between the two units of mass, reinforcing the concept that 1 kilogram is equivalent to 1000 grams. Through this conversion process, students enhance their mathematical skills in multiplication and gain a better grasp of measuring mass in different units.