Max Maths, Year 5, Learn together, Review of units of length, mass and volume (2)

In a Year 5 mathematics lesson, students revisit essential measurement units, focusing on mass and volume. When recalling units of mass, pupils are reminded that the gram (g) and the kilogram (kg) are the standard units for measuring weight. A helpful diagram is used to illustrate the conversion process between grams and kilograms. To convert grams into kilograms, the value is divided by 1,000, and conversely, to convert kilograms into grams, the value is multiplied by 1,000. This conversion is crucial as students often need to switch between these units when measuring different objects or substances.

Similarly, when reviewing units of volume, the lesson covers millilitres (ml) and litres (l) as the primary units. Another diagram is provided to show how to convert between these two units of volume. The conversion method is the same as with mass: dividing by 1,000 to change millilitres into litres, and multiplying by 1,000 to convert litres into millilitres. This knowledge is applied in practical scenarios, such as determining the volume of liquids. For example, to convert 300 ml of orange juice into litres, students learn to divide by 1,000, which equips them with the skills to handle everyday tasks involving measurements of volume.