Max Maths, Year 3, Learn together, Review of measuring length in centimetres and in metres (1)

In this Year 3 maths lesson, students revisit the important skill of measuring length using centimetres and metres. The lesson begins with Tya, a character who is exploring the items in her pencil case to practice measuring. She carefully aligns the '0 cm' mark on her ruler with one end of an object and reads the length at the other end. Through Tya's activity, students are shown practical examples of objects with various lengths: a paper clip measuring 3 cm, a pen at 12 cm, a pencil slightly longer at 13 cm, and a stapler at 9 cm. A visual representation of the ruler with measurements up to 15 cm is provided to help students visualize the lengths of these everyday objects.

The activity is designed to reinforce the concept of measuring in centimetres, a fundamental skill in understanding length and the metric system. By using familiar items such as stationery, the lesson aims to make the learning process relatable and engaging for Year 3 students. The hands-on approach encourages students to practice measuring items themselves, ensuring they understand how to line up objects with the '0 cm' mark and accurately determine the measurement at the other end. This exercise lays the groundwork for a solid understanding of measuring length, which is a key component of the mathematics curriculum for young learners.