Length and Perimeter - Compare lengths​ - Worksheet

This worksheet, titled "Compare Lengths," is designed to enhance children's reasoning and problem-solving skills by focusing on comparing and ordering various lengths. The tasks involve measurements in millimetres (mm), centimetres (cm), and meters (m), challenging students to use their knowledge of converting between these units to accurately compare and order the given lengths. The exercises are practical, involving everyday objects and scenarios such as the width of ribbons produced by a factory, the height of houses drawn by friends, and the length of pencils owned by children. The worksheet provides a range of questions, starting with the comparison and ordering of three simple lengths and progressing to more complex tasks involving four or five lengths.

The "Fluency & Precision" section of the worksheet presents real-world contexts, such as ordering the widths of differently coloured ribbons, the heights of cans produced in a factory, and the lengths of children's hair. It also includes biological measurements, such as ordering the lengths of various types of lizards. The tasks require students to convert measurements to the same unit before making comparisons and to understand the concept of ascending and descending order. The provided answers allow students to check their work and ensure they have grasped the concept of length comparison and unit conversion. This step-by-step approach not only solidifies mathematical understanding but also enhances critical thinking and precision in measurement.