Length and Perimeter - Comparing length​ - Worksheet

The 'Comparing Lengths' worksheets are designed to enhance the mathematical skills of Year 6 students, focusing on the National Curriculum objective of comparing and ordering lengths using comparison symbols. The resources required for this lesson include differentiated sheets, teaching slides, a metre stick, and a standard ruler. The key vocabulary terms such as 'compare', 'longer than', 'shorter than', 'taller than', 'longest', 'shortest', 'tallest', 'centimetres', and 'metres' are used to facilitate the understanding of measurement comparisons. Students are encouraged to compare the lengths of objects using appropriate language and symbols, ensuring they compare lengths using the same unit of measurement to avoid confusion between different units like metres and centimetres.

During the lesson, students will engage in various activities that include comparing lengths in digits and words, as well as in metres and centimetres. They will also estimate and measure objects from their classroom, comparing these measurements using the symbols for 'greater than', 'less than', and 'equal to'. The worksheets prompt critical thinking through key questions, such as the difference between 'taller than' and 'longer than', and when each term should be used. Additionally, students will explore reasoning and problem-solving exercises, where they must apply their knowledge to determine the relative lengths of objects, such as comparing the lengths of wands of different colours and discussing the plausibility of hair lengths in centimetres versus metres. These activities are structured to cater to different levels of understanding, from 'Working Towards' to 'Greater Depth'.