Using Size, Shape and Measure

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Be able to measure, estimate and compare length.

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1
  Measure length, using common standard and non-standard units, for example metre, centimetre, paces, feet.
• 1.2
  Estimate lengths.
• 1.3
  Compare different lengths for example more than a metre, less than a metre.
• 1.4
  Read simple scales for length to the nearest labelled division.
• 1.5
  Choose and use appropriate units and measuring instruments.

2 — Be able to measure, estimate and compare weight.

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1
  Measure weight, using common standard units for example grammes, kilogrammes.
• 2.2
  Estimate weights.
• 2.3
  Compare weights, for example more than a kilogram, less than a kilogram.
• 2.4
  Read simple scales for weight to the nearest labelled division.
• 2.5
  Choose and use appropriate units and measuring instruments.

3 — Be able to measure, estimate and compare capacity.

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1
  Measure capacity, using common standard and non-standard units, for example litre, cupful.
• 3.2
  Estimate capacity.
• 3.3
  Compare capacity for example more than a litre, less than a litre.
• 3.4
  Read simple scales for capacity to the nearest labelled division.
• 3.5
  Choose and use appropriate units and measuring instruments.

4 — Know about shape, positional vocabulary and space.

Assessment Criteria

• 4.1
  Recognise and name common 2-D and 3-D shapes.
• 4.2
  Describe key properties of common 2-D and 3-D shapes.
• 4.3
  Recognise right angles in everyday objects.
• 4.4
  Follow directions using everyday positional vocabulary, including left and right, in front, behind.