Measuring and comparing length in mixed units (cm and mm)

In this lesson, we will measure different 2D shapes and compare their perimeters in mixed units. We will compare lengths that are measured in different units to determine which is longer using greater than and less than symbols.

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Measuring and comparing length in mixed unit

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Q1.Which number sentence is correct?

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Q2.Which number sentence is correct?

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Q3.Which number sentence is correct?

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Q4.Which number sentence is correct?

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Q5.Which number sentence is correct?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Why we're removing unit quizzes from the website >
Quiz:

Measuring and comparing length in mixed unit

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Which number sentence is correct?

1/5

Q2.Which number sentence is correct?

2/5

Q3.Which number sentence is correct?

3/5

Q4.Which number sentence is correct?

4/5

Q5.Which number sentence is correct?

5/5

Lesson summary: Measuring and comparing length in mixed units (cm and mm)

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