The Measure of Things · Measurement

Capacity and Volume

Estimating and measuring how much liquid a container can hold.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can two containers look different but have the same capacity?
  2. 2Why is it important to keep the measuring jug level when reading the scale?
  3. 3How many 250ml cups does it take to fill a 1 liter bottle?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - MeasurementNCCA: Primary - Problem solving
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Foundations of Mathematical Thinking
Unit: The Measure of Things
Period: Measurement

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