Max Maths, Year 2, Learn together, Units of volume (2)

In the Max Maths Year 2 curriculum, young learners are encouraged to explore the concept of measuring volumes, specifically focusing on how to read scales on measuring cylinders. This is a crucial skill for understanding how to accurately measure and compare volumes of liquids, which is not only important in mathematics but also in everyday life. The lesson presents a series of images depicting measuring cylinders filled with different amounts of liquid, and students are tasked with reading the scales to determine the volume contained within each cylinder.

The examples provided offer a hands-on approach to learning, starting with a cylinder that holds 20 millilitres (ml) of liquid, clearly indicated by the scale on the side. The lesson progresses to larger volumes, showing a cylinder with 500 ml, then one with 400 ml, and finally, a cylinder containing a small volume of 5 ml. Students learn to identify the markings on the cylinders and understand the increments, which are essential skills for precise measurement. This visual and interactive method of teaching helps to solidify the students' ability to read and interpret the gradations on measuring devices, a fundamental aspect of understanding units of volume.