Mass and capacity - Measure capacity activity - Starter

In a set of engaging maths activities tailored for Year 3 students during their Summer Term, the focus is on mastering the concepts of mass, capacity, and number operations. In one of the exercises, students are presented with a practical problem involving the mass of bananas in a basket. The total mass of the bananas along with the basket is given as 1 kilogram and 400 grams, and the mass of the empty basket is 600 grams. Students are tasked with calculating the weight of the bananas alone, applying their understanding of how to subtract the mass of the basket to find the answer.

Another activity encourages students to strengthen their number sense by performing calculations that involve adding or subtracting hundreds. For example, they are asked to subtract 300 from 357 to find the smallest number and add 100 to 38 to find the greatest number. Additionally, the exercises include a division task where the partitioning method is used to divide 100 by 10, reinforcing the concept of equal parts and division. The students are also prompted to complete calculations that result in answers greater than a specific number, further enhancing their arithmetic skills. These activities are designed to be both challenging and enjoyable, promoting fluency in foundational maths concepts.