Max Maths, Year 5, Learn together, Interpreting a reading that lies between two divisions on a scale (1)

In a Year 5 mathematics lesson, students are learning to interpret readings that fall between two divisions on various scales. The lesson begins with understanding how to read mass on a scale. When there are five divisions between each kilogram, each division equals 200 grams. For example, if an arrow points to the first division after the 2-kilogram mark, the mass being measured is 2 kilograms and 200 grams. This practical skill is essential for accurately determining the weight of objects.

The lesson continues with reading volumes and lengths. In a measuring cylinder, if there are ten divisions between each litre, each division represents 100 millilitres. Therefore, when the water level is at the third division past the 11-litre mark, the volume of water is 11 litres and 300 millilitres. Similarly, when measuring length, if a scale has ten divisions per centimetre, each division is equivalent to 1 millimetre. For instance, a stick reaching the ninth division after the 6-centimetre mark would measure 6 centimetres and 9 millimetres in length. The lesson also covers how to measure liquid volume in a jug, where each of the five divisions between each 100 millilitres represents 20 millilitres, allowing students to conclude that if the water reaches the first division after 400 millilitres, the jug contains 420 millilitres of water. These exercises are designed to enhance the pupils' measurement skills, a fundamental aspect of their mathematical education.