Measuring Mass Using Non-Standard Units - Worksheet

In an engaging maths resource designed for primary education, students are introduced to the concept of measuring mass using non-standard units. The worksheet provides a series of exercises where young learners must determine the mass of various animals by comparing them to blocks, pencils, and erasers. For example, they are asked to find out the mass of a frog and then predict how the scale would change if two blocks were removed. Similarly, they must ascertain the mass of a mouse, bird, and snail, and then visualize the adjustments to the scale when additional pencils or erasers are added or removed. Each question is followed by a prompt to circle the correct scale, reinforcing their understanding of balance and mass.

Another worksheet offers a hands-on class activity where students use a balance and a set of non-standard measuring units such as books, pencils, blocks, and a stapler to measure the mass of different classroom items. Before using the balance, children are encouraged to estimate the mass of each item, engaging their prediction skills. They then compare their guesses to the actual measurements they obtain, providing a practical approach to understanding mass and measurement. This activity not only helps to build their intuition about weight but also allows them to interact with everyday objects to learn mathematical concepts in a tangible and relatable way.