Mass and capacity - Add and subtract capacity - Worksheet

The worksheet provided focuses on teaching Year 6 students how to measure, compare, add, and subtract capacities and volumes in litres and millilitres. It is a part of a lesson on measurement that involves practical exercises using differentiated sheets and teaching slides. Students are encouraged to use various methods such as column addition and subtraction, as well as finding the difference to solve problems related to capacity. The key vocabulary terms for the lesson include add, subtract, capacity, volume, litre, and millilitre. Students may also utilise concrete resources and bar models to visualise and calculate the measurements.

Throughout the worksheet, children are presented with word problems that involve preparing drinks from recipes, requiring them to calculate the total amount of liquid needed and the quantities of individual ingredients. They must compare these quantities with the given amounts and adjust for different numbers of people. The problems are designed to be solved using simple measurements, often in multiples of 50 millilitres. The exercises aim to develop fluency, precision, and problem-solving skills, and cater to different levels of ability, from those working towards expected standards to those capable of achieving greater depth in their understanding of mass and capacity.