Max Maths, Year 2, Try it, Comparing masses (3)

In a practical maths activity designed for Year 2 students, the task is to understand and compare the masses of different fruits. The exercise presents a hands-on approach to learning about weight, asking the children to arrange a selection of fruits by weight, from the lightest to the heaviest. The fruits provided in this activity are a pineapple, a watermelon, and a bunch of bananas. Each fruit has a series of weights listed next to it, denoted in kilograms and further divided into 500-gram increments. This visual representation helps children to grasp the concept of mass and to develop their ability to compare and order objects based on weight.

The activity requires students to analyse the given weights and determine the correct sequence of the fruits according to their mass. By doing so, they engage with basic concepts of measurement and develop their numerical ordering skills. The task is interactive and encourages the children to think critically about the physical properties of everyday items. It's a simple yet effective way to introduce young learners to the ideas of heavier and lighter, aiding their understanding of comparative measures and preparing them for more complex mathematical concepts in the future.