Converting Unit - Imperial Measures - Starter

In a Year 6 mathematics session, students are introduced to the concept of converting imperial measures to metric units, with a particular focus on converting miles to kilometres. The lesson is structured to include a 'Fluent in Four' revision activity that involves arithmetic operations and time conversion. The key conversion fact provided is that 1 mile is approximately equal to 1.6 kilometres. Using this information, students are tasked with converting given mile measurements into kilometres. For example, they are asked to calculate the equivalent of 3 miles, 8 miles, and 3.4 miles in kilometres, applying the conversion rate to find the answers as approximately 4.8 km, 12.8 km, and 5.44 km, respectively.

The lesson also incorporates a practical application of measurement and area calculation. Students are presented with a shape and are required to determine its area in square metres. Additionally, they engage in a comparison task involving the capacities of various containers, identifying which has the largest and smallest capacity. This multifaceted approach to measurement and conversion helps students to understand the relevance of these mathematical concepts in real-world contexts. The lesson is designed to enhance students' fluency in working with both imperial and metric units, as well as to develop their problem-solving skills through a range of activities.