Vocabulary - Measures: General

The vocabulary list provided by KS2Gems in 2020 encompasses an array of terms associated with the concept of measurement, an essential part of the mathematics curriculum for Key Stage 2 pupils. The words 'measures', 'measure', 'size', and 'compare' form the foundational language for discussing the dimensions and properties of objects. These terms enable students to express and articulate observations about the magnitude of different items and how they relate to one another. Additionally, words like 'measuring', 'scale', 'division', 'guess', and 'estimate' are crucial for understanding the process of quantifying and assessing the extent or quantity of objects or spaces in both formal and informal contexts.

The vocabulary extends to expressions that qualify quantities, such as 'enough', 'not enough', 'too much', and 'too little', which help in making judgments about sufficiency. Similarly, 'too many' and 'too few' allow for the discussion of countable amounts, while terms like 'nearly', 'roughly', 'about', 'close to', 'about the same as', and 'approximately' introduce the concept of estimation and proximity in measurement. For more precise discussions, phrases such as 'just over', 'just under', along with 'measurement' and 'unit', provide the language for more accurate calculations. The list also includes terms relevant to the systems of measurement like 'standard unit', 'metric unit', and 'imperial unit', as well as 'scale' and 'scaling', which are fundamental in understanding the conversion of measurements from one unit to another, a key skill in mathematical proficiency.