GRADE 1 MATHS · WEEK 9

Measurement: Length, Mass and Capacity

Use direct comparison and informal units to understand longer, heavier and fuller.

Weekly learning plan

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LESSON 1

Compare lengths directly using longer, shorter and same.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Compare lengths directly using longer, shorter and same.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Order five objects by length using an informal unit to check.

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LESSON 2

Estimate and measure with equal informal units.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Estimate and measure with equal informal units.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Measure three objects using blocks or paperclips and record results.

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LESSON 3

Compare mass using heavier and lighter; use a balance if available.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Compare mass using heavier and lighter; use a balance if available.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Predict and compare the mass of four pairs of objects.

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LESSON 4

Compare container capacity: full, empty, more and less.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Compare container capacity: full, empty, more and less.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Order three containers by capacity with adult supervision.

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WEEKLY REVIEW

Review measurement with visual and practical word problems.

Guided teaching · 30 minutes

Review measurement with visual and practical word problems.

Independent practice · 30 minutes

Answer five picture-based measurement questions.

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Quick challenge

Which is longer: an 8-block line or a 6-block line?

Reveal answer

The 8-block line

Use drawings, objects and simple explanations when practising. Revisit misconceptions before progressing to the next topic.