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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.

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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.