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National 2 Lifeskills Maths Measure
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Length
Weight
Capacity
Temperature
National 2 Lifeskills Maths Measure
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Length
Weight
Capacity
Temperature
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Length
Weight
Capacity
Temperature
Length
Length
Length is the measurement of something from end to end. We can use a ruler or different tape measures depending on what we are measuring.
To measure a piece of paper we would use a ruler
To measure a table we would use a tape measure
To measure around someone if you are making them clothes we would use a fabric tape measure
Measuring: Length and distance
A centimetre is made up of ten millimetres and a metre is made up of one hundred centimetres. Length and distance are used everyday for such things like building and athletic sports.
How can I work out the length of an object?
Learn how to work out the length of an object for primary Bitesize Second Level Maths.
Try the activities below and record your measurements.
ma22leng-e2-w-measuring-length.pdf
Match the object and measurements
ma22leng-e3-w-reading-and-writing-lengths.pdf
There is some measuring, converting and ordering here.
measurement 2.docx
Practical Measurement
Estimate then measure each object to see how accurate you were.
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