Measuring the World · Measurement and Statistics

Standard Units of Measure

Moving from non-standard units to centimeters, grams, and liters for accuracy.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do we need standard units like centimeters instead of using our hands to measure?
  2. 2How do we decide which unit to use when measuring something very small versus something very large?
  3. 3What happens if we start measuring from the number one on a ruler instead of zero?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS1: Mathematics - Measurement
Year: Year 2
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Measuring the World
Period: Measurement and Statistics

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