Max Maths, Year 2, Practice, Comparing lengths

In a practical maths activity designed for Year 2 pupils, Tya has been creative with coloured paper strips, carefully measuring them to compare their lengths. The activity begins with a table listing the lengths of each paper strip: green at 5 cm, blue at 8 cm, yellow at 4 cm, and red at 11 cm. The pupils are tasked with identifying which strip is the shortest and which is the longest. In part (a), they would find the yellow strip to be the shortest at 4 cm, while in part (b), they would discover that the red strip is the longest at 11 cm. The exercise continues with a request for the children to write two sentences comparing the lengths of the paper strips, encouraging them to use comparative language and practice their descriptive skills.

Following the individual task, the activity becomes collaborative, as the children are grouped together to recreate the paper strips. Using rulers and coloured pencils, they must ensure that their drawings accurately reflect both the length and the colour of each strip, as described in the 'Let's Practise' question. This hands-on approach not only reinforces their understanding of measurement and comparison but also allows them to engage in a visual and tactile learning experience. Once the drawings are complete, the groups are encouraged to compare their results with those of their classmates, fostering a sense of teamwork and discussion. The activity is linked to workbook pages, which provide further practice and consolidation of the concepts learned.