Max Maths, Year 4, Try it, Mass (1)

In an interactive exercise from the Max Maths Year 4 curriculum, students are presented with a practical task to help them understand the measurement of mass. They are shown a series of objects and asked to decide whether the mass of each object should be measured in grams or kilograms. This activity is designed to familiarise students with the concept of mass and the appropriate units to use when weighing different items. By categorising the objects into grams or kilograms, children are encouraged to think about the scale and size of each item, which helps them grasp the practical application of these measurements in everyday contexts.

The task is structured in a way that allows the students to visually assess each object and make an educated guess about its weight. The objects are likely to vary in size and mass, thus providing a range of examples to apply their understanding of the metric system. The exercise is presented in a clear and straightforward manner, with spaces provided for the students to write their answers next to each object, reinforcing the learning objective of distinguishing between grams for lighter objects and kilograms for heavier ones. This type of hands-on activity supports the development of numerical reasoning and measurement skills in young learners.