A rod and a pole
Added: 24 Mar 2020
Contributor:
PDST
Resource type:
Activity
This problem is one that combines logical thinking about lengths while using the operations of addition and subtraction in a practical way. It could be introduced during work on the measurement of length. It also provides an opportunity for learners to consider the effectiveness of alternative strategies.
How it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- Mathematics
Strand: Measures
Strand unit: Length
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- estimate and measure length using appropriate metric units
- rename measures of length
