AC9M1M02
Measurement > Units
Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:
Measure the length of shapes and objects using informal units, recognising that units need to be uniform and used end-to-end.
What this means
Measure Length.
Informal units are things like popsticks (not metric units). Informal units need to be uniform, that is, the same size (length). When measuring, the unit must:
Tips
- Students will learn that the smaller the unit the more of that unit that will be need to measure a length.
- Activity: Popsticks and Paperclips. Ask students to measure lengths using pop sticks and paperclips and discuss the results.
Resources & Manipulatives
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Trundle Wheel with Counter (Set of 12)
$539.00 inc. GST -
Rainbow Sand Timers Set
$22.00 inc. GST -
Trundle Wheel with Counter (Individual)
$49.00 inc. GST -
Maths Essential Posters - Measurement & Data (19 Poster Download Pack)
$55.00 – $82.50 inc. GST -
2D3D Geometric Solids
$99.00 inc. GST -
Mini Geometric Solids
$35.20 inc. GST -
Coloured Rods (Fraction Bars) - Set of 74
$19.25 inc. GST -
Rainbow Pebbles (Set of 36)
$39.00 – $73.00 inc. GST -
Bond Blocks Core Addition & Subtraction Kit
$2,288.00 inc. GST -
Mathematics Vocabulary Activities Year 6 - Teacher Book
$39.70 inc. GST -
Bond Blocks At Home Core Kit (for Tutors/Homeschool)
$1,090.00 inc. GST -
Bond Blocks Wooden Blocks Pack
$97.90 inc. GST -
Junior Illustrated Maths Dictionary
$22.00 – $129.00 inc. GST -
Rainbow Pebbles Book
$22.00 – $129.00 inc. GST -
Pocket Dice Deluxe Set
$138.00 – $329.00 inc. GST -
Pocket Dice Stations Set
$66.00 inc. GST -
Pocket Dice Demo Pack
$50.00 inc. GST -
Pocket Dice Book A
$26.00 – $129.00 inc. GST -
Maths Enrichment Topics for Years 5 - 8
$26.00 – $129.00 inc. GST -
Cubes in the Classroom
$22.00 – $129.00 inc. GST -
Barrier Games
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Early Mathematical Experiences
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Geoboard Gems
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Check the Clues C
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Toying with Tangrams
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Check the Clues A
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Check the Clues B
$31.00 – $139.00 inc. GST -
Developing a Conceptual Understanding of Fractions
$31.00 – $139.00 inc. GST
These Quick Curriculum Guides have been designed to take a look at the Australian Mathematics Curriculum (AC9), explain terminology and provide interpretations.
Narelle and I have used our professional judgement to put forward what is appropriate for students at this year level.
Authors: Dr Paul Swan & Narelle Rice
We would like to also thank Linda Marshall and David Dunstan for comments and assistance.
These documents serve as general advice only and do not take into account your specific needs and conditions. While best care has been taken in compiling these materials, mistakes may exist.
Australian Curriculum version 9 materials used under Creative Commons licence from ACARA. Readers should always refer back to the curriculum itself and the state-based curriculum that is relevant for you.
This document is copyright of A-Z Type (Dr Paul Swan). A copy of this document may be downloaded from www.drpaulswan.com.au.