Mass and capacity - Compare volume - Starter

Designed for Year 3 students during their Summer Term, this activity focuses on the concept of volume and capacity, with a series of engaging exercises aimed at enhancing their mathematical fluency. The 'Fluent in Four' revision section kicks off the day with a set of problems that challenge the students to apply their arithmetic skills. They tackle a numerical expression that requires understanding the operations of multiplication and subtraction, where they calculate one less than ten times double six. Another problem prompts them to find a missing multiplier that, when multiplied by four, equals 3610. These exercises not only reinforce their multiplication skills but also their ability to understand and solve equations.

The lesson continues with practical applications of measuring volume and capacity. Students are asked to determine the capacity of a teacup, which holds 300 millilitres of water. This real-world example helps them grasp the concept of volume in everyday objects. In another task, they explore division and multiplication through the context of selling lemons in bags of ten, calculating the number of bags that can be made from a given quantity. The activity also includes a pictogram that needs to be completed, where each symbol represents a unit and students must count to determine the values for Tia, Zach, Rosie, and Leanna. This visual representation aids in their understanding of data handling and interpretation. Overall, the exercises are designed to be interactive and applicable to real-life scenarios, enhancing the students' numerical literacy and problem-solving abilities.