Year 1 · Maths
Solve Measurement Problems
Year 1 learners practise comparing length height weight and capacity.
The activities include Compare Measurements Using the Words for Length, Height and Thickness, Compare the Length of Objects to a Metre Rule, Compare the Sizes of Containers, and related practice. The checked support below includes video, worksheet, lesson. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.
Activities covered
- Compare Measurements Using the Words for Length, Height and Thickness
- Compare the Length of Objects to a Metre Rule
- Compare the Sizes of Containers
- Estimate the Capacity of Containers
- Identify Whether Something is Earlier or Later
- Identify Which is Shorter or Longer
- Identify Which is Shorter or Taller
- Recognise Whether a Container is Full, Half Full, Quarter Full or Empty
- Recognise Whether Objects are Heavy or Light
- Recognise Which Contains the Least
- Recognise Which Contains the Most
- Understand Whether Something is Quicker or Slower
Checked learning resources
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Order Lengths and Heights | KS1 Maths Concept Video
Twinkl · Video · Account may be required
KS1 video orders objects using shorter, longer and taller language.
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Compare Capacity | KS1 Maths Concept Video
Twinkl · Video · Account may be required
KS1 video compares how much different containers can hold.
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Hours, Minutes and Seconds | KS1 Maths Concept Video
Twinkl · Video · Account may be required
KS1 video selects and uses hours, minutes and seconds for durations.
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Full and Empty | KS1 Maths Concept Video
Twinkl · Video · Account may be required
KS1 video identifies empty, quarter-full, half-full and full containers.
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Heavier and Lighter | KS1 Maths Concept Video
Twinkl · Video · Account may be required
KS1 video compares objects using heavier and lighter language.
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Y1 Compare Length and Height PlanIt Maths Lesson
Twinkl · Worksheet · Account may be required
Exact Year 1 teaching and practice compares length, height and difference using precise comparative language.
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Y1 Measuring Length and Height PlanIt Maths Lesson
Twinkl · Worksheet · Account may be required
Exact Year 1 teaching and practice measures and records lengths and heights with rulers and suitable units.
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Y1 Step 7 Compare Capacity Activity Cards
Twinkl · Worksheet · Account may be required
Exact Year 1 fluency, reasoning and problem-solving cards measure and compare container capacity using non-standard units.