Max Maths, Year 1, Practice, Measuring length

In the Max Maths Year 1 practice section on measuring length, young learners are encouraged to explore the concept of measurement in a hands-on and practical way. The activity involves using paper clips as a non-standard unit of measure to determine the length of various objects found within the classroom. This tactile approach to learning helps to make abstract concepts more concrete for young minds.

Students are prompted to measure items such as textbooks, shoes, and hands by lining up paper clips end to end alongside the object. For example, they might find that their pencil case is approximately 8 paper clips long. This exercise not only introduces them to measurement but also to estimation and comparison, as they can compare the lengths of different objects and discuss variations in size. After completing the activity, students are directed to workbook pages 150 to 153 to continue practicing their new skills in measuring length.