Length and Perimeter - Compare lengths​ - Starter

In a mathematics session for Year 3 students during the Spring Term, the focus is on comparing lengths and understanding the concept of perimeter. The lesson includes a 'Fluent in Four' revision segment, which encourages pupils to practice their arithmetic skills by calculating sums such as 546 plus 217. The session also involves a number exercise where students are tasked with finding all the multiples of 2 from a list of numbers ranging from 1 to 50. This helps to reinforce their understanding of even numbers and multiplication by 2.

Another key aspect of the lesson is to compare different lengths using the symbols for 'less than', 'greater than', and 'equal to'. Students are presented with pairs of measurements, such as 42 cm and 24 cm, and they must determine the correct relational symbol to place between them. For instance, they would learn that 42 cm is greater than 24 cm. They also compare different units of measurement, such as centimetres and metres, which helps them to understand the importance of unit consistency in measurement. Additionally, the lesson includes a table completion activity where students identify shapes, count their flat faces, and practise drawing them. For example, they learn that a cube has 6 flat faces, while a cylinder has 2. These activities are designed to be engaging and to build a solid foundation in mathematical concepts related to shapes and measurements.