Volume - Assessment

The assessment for Year 5 students on the topic of volume involves a variety of tasks to gauge their understanding. One task asks students to order different shapes based on their volume from smallest to largest. Another challenge is to match everyday items with their estimated capacities, such as a jug of water, and the students must determine the capacity of the jug. A practical question is posed where Tia drinks 260 ml from the jug, and students must calculate how much water remains. Additionally, there is a question that requires logical thinking: Malachi claims he can make a larger cube from four identical smaller cubes, but this is incorrect. Students must explain why and determine the correct number of small cubes needed to form one larger cube.

The assessment also includes real-life scenarios, such as Leanna planning a party and needing to buy enough bottles of cola and glasses for her guests. Students must work out how many bottles are necessary for each person to have one or two glasses of cola. Rosie's task of creating a cuboid using an odd number of centimetre cubes adds another layer of complexity to the volume concept. Furthermore, students must estimate the volume of different cuboids and determine the capacity of various cups when filled from the jug, considering different cup sizes. The assessment not only tests the students' ability to perform volume calculations but also encourages them to apply their knowledge to solve practical problems.