Length and height - Measure length 2 - Starter

During a Year 2 mathematics lesson, students are encouraged to explore the concept of measurement through a variety of engaging exercises. The lesson begins with a 'Fluent in Four' revision activity that challenges the children to solve multiplication and addition problems, such as finding the missing number that, when multiplied by 48, equals the sum of 67 and 29, or what number multiplied by 10 gives a product of 70. This numerical warm-up sets the stage for the main focus of the lesson: understanding and using non-standard units of measurement, specifically using one's hands to measure length.

The students are presented with a practical task where they must determine the length of an object, such as a book, by counting how many hands long it is. This tactile approach to measurement helps them appreciate the versatility of non-standard units and encourages them to think about what else can be measured in this way. The lesson also includes an activity where the children must complete a table by measuring various objects with their hands. They are tasked with identifying which letters correspond to spheres based on their measurements. Additionally, the concept of spatial awareness is touched upon, with students learning about different types of turns, such as a quarter turn and a three-quarter turn, and applying this knowledge to shapes that can be rotated clockwise. This multifaceted approach to measurement and geometry provides a comprehensive learning experience for the young mathematicians.