Max Maths, Year 1, Try it, Measuring length

In the 'Max Maths, Year 1' textbook, young learners are encouraged to explore the concept of measuring length in a practical and engaging way. The 'Let's Try It' section presents a fun activity where children are asked to measure the length of various objects using paper clips as a non-standard unit of measurement. This hands-on approach helps to develop their understanding of length and the use of comparative measures in a tangible and visual manner.

The activity includes three different items for the students to measure. Firstly, they need to determine how many paper clips long a key is, followed by measuring the length of a crayon, and finally, they measure the length of a screwdriver. By aligning paper clips end to end alongside each object, the children make an approximate measurement and fill in the blanks with their findings. This exercise not only introduces the concept of length but also encourages the development of estimation skills and provides a foundation for understanding standard units of measurement in the future.