Measuring the World · Measurement

Standard Units and Conversion

Mastering the metric system and understanding the relationship between different units of measure.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is the metric system based on powers of ten more efficient than older systems?
  2. 2How do we convert between units of area like cm squared and m squared without making errors?
  3. 3When is it more appropriate to use a non standard unit of measurement?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Mathematics - Geometry and Measures
Year: Year 7
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Measuring the World
Period: Measurement

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