Max Maths, Year 2, Practice, Measuring mass in grams and in kilograms

In a practical exercise designed for Year 2 pupils, 'Max Maths' provides an engaging activity to help children understand the concept of mass and how to estimate it in grams and kilograms. The activity involves a series of items that the children must consider and then estimate whether their mass is 'greater than' or 'less than' one kilogram. This task helps to develop their comparative skills and understanding of weight measurement.

The items presented for estimation include everyday objects such as a glass of juice, a box of teabags, a sandwich, a tin of sardines, a wooden box of toys, and a tricycle. Children are encouraged to use their judgment and prior knowledge to make an educated guess about the mass of these items. This exercise not only teaches them about mass but also about the use of comparison symbols like 'greater than' and 'less than'. For further practice and reinforcement of the concepts, pupils are directed to complete additional exercises found on workbook pages 132 to 140.