Max Maths, Year 1, Learn together, Measuring length

In the 'Max Maths' curriculum for Year 1, children embark on a journey to understand the concept of measuring length through a section titled "Let's Learn Together". This engaging approach to measurement introduces young learners to the idea of using everyday objects, such as paper clips, as informal units of measure. In a practical activity, children are asked to determine the length of a pencil by comparing it to paper clips. The exercise reveals that the pencil measures approximately 5 paper clips long.

Continuing with this hands-on method, the next item the children measure is a stapler. They discover that the stapler is about 4 paper clips long. After measuring both items, the children are presented with a comparative question: "Which is longer, the pencil or the stapler?" This comparison reinforces the concept of length and encourages the children to apply their newfound measuring skills to determine that the pencil is longer than the stapler. Such activities are designed to make learning about measurement accessible and enjoyable for Year 1 students, laying a solid foundation for more complex mathematical concepts in the future.