Compare, describe and solve practical problems for capacity and volume 3 - Reasoning

The learning objective of this session focuses on comparing, describing, and solving practical problems related to capacity and volume. This step in the learning process encourages students to engage with reasoning tasks that require a deeper understanding of how to measure and compare different volumes and capacities. In this context, students might be presented with a variety of containers of different shapes and sizes and asked to predict which holds more or less, and then verify their predictions by measuring using standard units.

To facilitate reasoning, students could be tasked with solving real-world problems, such as determining the amount of liquid needed to fill multiple containers to the same level, or comparing the volume of liquid that two containers can hold when one is tall and narrow and the other is short and wide. They would use their knowledge of volume and capacity to discuss and justify their answers, learning to articulate the reasoning behind their conclusions. This approach not only helps students to grasp the practical applications of mathematical concepts but also develops their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.