Read and interpret scales on a range of measuring instruments, recognising that the measurement made is approximate and recording results to a required degree of accuracy; compare readings on different scales, for example when using different instruments

Read and interpret scales on a range of measuring instruments, recognising that the measurement made is approximate and recording results to a required degree of accuracy; compare readings on different scales, for example when using different instruments

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  Reading Scales

  Read a variety of numbered and partially numbered scales. Measure mass, capacity and temperature.

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  • Online in HTML5 format

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  Reading Scales - Capacity Word Problems

  Read the scales on the measuring cylinder and answer word problems involving addition and subtraction. Play against the clock for points.

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  For more resources involving word problems click here.

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  • Online in HTML5 format

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  Placing Numbers on a Number Line - Tablet Version

  23/11/17 - new version added. This version is tablet friendly and can be played directly on any device.

  Drag the flag to the correct position on a number line. Lots of choice over level, including whole numbers, negative number and decimals. Can be used to teach place value, approximation skills, and reading varying scales.

  Choose one type of number line or for more of a challenge you can select several. Work quickly to get more time, build your score and climb up the leaderboard.

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  • Online in HTML5 format

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  ITP measuring cylinder

  This ITP has been remade so that it will work in modern browsers. It will remain free to use.

  This ITP allows you to control two taps that pour a liquid in and out of a measuring cylinder. You can set the scale on the cylinder to a maximum of 50, 100, 200, 500 or 1000 units and the scale interval to 1, 2, 5 or 10 units. You can simply turn the taps on and off and ask questions that involve prediction, addition and subtraction. Using the inlet and outlet controls to set the amount of liquid to pour in and out of the cylinder offers the opportunity for the introduction of multiplication (repeated addition) and division (repeated subtraction) too. A marker can be set to indicate an early quantity.

  The ITP can be used to explore and consolidate the interpretation and reading of scales, mental calculation strategies and methods of recording. Using different scales can support children’s estimation skills and provides a context for problem solving involving capacity and volume.

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  • Online in HTML5 format

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