Max Maths, Year 5, Work Book, Measuring lines to the nearest centimetre and millimetre

In the Max Maths Year 5 Workbook, students are given a series of exercises to practice measuring lines accurately to the nearest centimetre and millimetre. The first activity requires students to measure a set of lines (labelled from a to f) to the nearest millimetre, using the illustrations provided as a guide. The lines are presented alongside a scale marked in centimetres and millimetres to help students determine the length of each line with precision. This exercise is aimed at enhancing their attention to detail and improving their ability to use a ruler effectively.

The subsequent activity shifts the focus to measuring lines in centimetres using the student's own ruler, encouraging hands-on practice and reinforcing the concept of measurement. Students are tasked with determining the length of several lines (also labelled from a to f) and recording the measurements in centimetres. The workbook then challenges students to draw lines of specified lengths, combining centimetres and millimetres, thereby testing their understanding of measurement and their ability to reproduce lengths accurately. Finally, students are presented with pairs of lines and asked to compare them to identify which line is longer, further developing their comparative and analytical skills in the context of measurement.