Max Maths, Year 1, Work Book, Measuring mass in units

In the 'Max Maths Year 1 Workbook', the section on 'Measuring mass in units' provides young learners with practice exercises to understand the concept of mass and its measurement. Practice 3 focuses on determining the mass of various objects in unit form. Students are presented with images where each symbol represents one unit of mass. For instance, they are asked to calculate the mass of a cup, a pencil case, and a clock by counting the symbols associated with each item and recording the corresponding number of units.

The workbook further challenges students by comparing the mass of different gifts, labelled A, B, and C. Again, each symbol signifies one unit of mass, and students must determine the mass of each gift by counting these symbols. They are also tasked with comparative analysis, identifying which gift is lighter or heavier than the others. This exercise not only helps students practice measuring mass but also introduces them to comparative language in mathematics, such as lighter, heaviest, and lightest. The hands-on activity is designed to enhance their understanding of mass and develop their ability to compare and contrast the mass of various objects.