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Measurement > Units

Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:

Measure and compare objects based on length, capacity and mass using appropriate uniform informal units and smaller units for accuracy when necessary.

What this means

Developing early measurement principles.

  • Units need to be the same size (uniform).
    e.g. when measuring length use all popsticks or all paperclips, not a mix.
  • Standard units like metres (m), litres (L) or kilograms (kg) are not used until Year 3.

Tips

  • There will come a point where students might need a smaller unit like a half pop stick.
  • Cups and jugs used for capacity comparisons should not have a scale on them.

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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.