Maths

Solving problems using measures

Key Stage 2, Maths, Measures

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Solving problems using measures

In this lesson, we will plan a trip to the beach to celebrate all our fantastic work. We will use all our knowledge about measuring mass and capacity and using bar models to help us find solutions.

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.4L and 400ml multiplied by 4

1L and 100ml16L and 1600ml17L and 600ml16L and 1L and 600ml

1/4

Q2.Match the correct statements about this bar model.

We know the value of the two parts. The whole is unknown. We need to subtract bigger part by the smaller part to get the whole. 256 - 178.We know the value of the two parts. The whole is unknown. We need to add both parts to find the value of the whole. 256 + 178We know the value of the whole and one part. We need to subtract the whole by a part to find the value of the other part. 178 - 256

2/4

Q3.Match the word problem to the calculation

450cm x 55 ÷ 450cm450cm ÷ 5450cm - 5cm

3/4

Q4.Match the word problem to the calculation.

5kg and 250g4kg and 250g4kg and 1250g5kg and 250kg

4/4

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.4L and 400ml multiplied by 4

1L and 100ml16L and 1600ml17L and 600ml16L and 1L and 600ml

1/4

Q2.Match the correct statements about this bar model.

We know the value of the two parts. The whole is unknown. We need to subtract bigger part by the smaller part to get the whole. 256 - 178.We know the value of the two parts. The whole is unknown. We need to add both parts to find the value of the whole. 256 + 178We know the value of the whole and one part. We need to subtract the whole by a part to find the value of the other part. 178 - 256

2/4

Q3.Match the word problem to the calculation

450cm x 55 ÷ 450cm450cm ÷ 5450cm - 5cm

3/4

Q4.Match the word problem to the calculation.

5kg and 250g4kg and 250g4kg and 1250g5kg and 250kg

4/4

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Solving problems using measures

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Q1.Mr Nieto has a bag of 5 presents to celebrate all the great work during this unit. Each present weighs 2kg and 400g. Match a bar model that matches this word problem.

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

1/4

Q2.Mr Nieto has a bag of the 5 presents to celebrate all the great work during this unit. Each present weighs 2kg and 400g. How much does the bag weigh?

10kg and 2000g10kg and 2kg12kg12kg and 100g

2/4

Q3.Mr Nieto has found a box of biscuits he wants to take to the party. What's the mass of this box?

1kg and 890g1kg and 900g1kg and 910g1kg and 980g

3/4

Q4.At the end of the party Mr Nieto wants to see how much of his juice is left. He uses a measuring cylinder to measure the capacity. Mr Nieto realises that he had 4L and 400ml at the start of the party. How much juice was drank in the party?

3L and 400ml3L and 400L3L and 500ml3L and 500L

4/4

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Solving problems using measures

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

Q1.Mr Nieto has a bag of 5 presents to celebrate all the great work during this unit. Each present weighs 2kg and 400g. Match a bar model that matches this word problem.

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

1/4

Q2.Mr Nieto has a bag of the 5 presents to celebrate all the great work during this unit. Each present weighs 2kg and 400g. How much does the bag weigh?

10kg and 2000g10kg and 2kg12kg12kg and 100g

2/4

Q3.Mr Nieto has found a box of biscuits he wants to take to the party. What's the mass of this box?

1kg and 890g1kg and 900g1kg and 910g1kg and 980g

3/4

Q4.At the end of the party Mr Nieto wants to see how much of his juice is left. He uses a measuring cylinder to measure the capacity. Mr Nieto realises that he had 4L and 400ml at the start of the party. How much juice was drank in the party?

3L and 400ml3L and 400L3L and 500ml3L and 500L

4/4

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