Max Maths, Year 4, Learn together, Volume (1)

In the Year 4 curriculum for Max Maths, students are introduced to the concept of volume and how to measure it practically. The lesson focuses on using a measuring cylinder, a common laboratory apparatus, to determine the volume of liquids. Through a simple and relatable example, students learn that volume can be measured in millilitres (ml). Jade, a character in the lesson, pours water from her glass into the measuring cylinder, and students are prompted to observe the water level to determine how much she poured. The lesson provides a clear illustration showing the water level aligning with the 20 ml mark on the cylinder, thereby indicating that Jade poured a volume of 20 millilitres of water.

To further reinforce the lesson, students are directed to workbook pages 189 to 190 for additional exercises. The lesson also includes a conversion reference, reminding students that 1 litre (l) is equivalent to 1,000 millilitres (ml), which is a fundamental concept in understanding volume measurements. This hands-on approach to learning volume measurement is designed to help Year 4 students grasp the basics of volume and become comfortable with reading measurements from a cylinder, laying the groundwork for more advanced mathematical concepts in the future.