Converting units of length Target Board

The KS2Gems2022 Target Board for Year 6 Measures offers an engaging and dynamic way for students to practice converting units of length with precision up to three decimal places. These Target Boards are versatile tools for teachers to incorporate into their lessons, either at the start to energise students or at the end for consolidation. They are suitable for whole-class participation or for smaller group work. The boards are displayed, and students are provided with whiteboards and pens to perform the calculations. The activity encourages quick thinking and reinforces the concept of metric conversions through practical exercises.

For example, teachers might instruct students to convert measurements from the top row of the Target Board into metres or to identify all measurements that fall within a specific range, such as between 1 and 2.5 metres. This interactive method allows for differentiated instruction, as teachers can tailor the level of difficulty to suit various groups within the class. Students are presented with a variety of measurements in millimetres, centimetres, metres, and kilometres on the Target Boards, providing ample opportunity to apply their knowledge of decimal notation and conversion formulas in a fun and challenging way.