Measurement and Comparison · Measurement

Capacity and Volume

Investigating how much a container can hold using liquids and solids.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a tall, thin container hold the same amount as a short, wide one?
  2. 2Why do we use different tools to measure milk versus measuring a book?
  3. 3What is the most efficient way to fill a large container using a small cup?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Measurement
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Foundations of Mathematical Thinking
Unit: Measurement and Comparison
Period: Measurement

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