We have now begun our
unit on Measurement. We will begin with Linear Measurement where the
students must learn to do the following:
- estimate, measure and record length, height,
and distance using standard units (cm, m, km)
- draw items using a ruler, given specific
lengths in cm
- compare standard units of length and select
and justify the most appropriate unit to measure length
- compare and order objects on the basis of
linear measurements in cm and m (100 cm=1m)
Practise
these skills at home by asking your child to estimate the length of an object
in your home, and you give an estimate too.
After, measure it using a ruler or measuring tape and whoever is closest
wins 10 points. First person to 100
wins! You can also choose an object and
ask your child if they would measure that in cm or m.
Here is our in class anchor chart:
We will
try to do a quiz on Tuesday or Wednesday next week so we can move onto Area and
Perimeter. The expectations for these
measurement skills are as follows:
- · estimate,
measure, and record the perimeter of 2D shapes using standard units
- ·
estimate,
measure, and record area
- ·
compare
and order various shapes by area using congruent shapes and grid paper
- ·
describe
the relationship between the size of a unit of area and the number of units
needed to cover a surface
You can
help your child practise these skills by asking them to estimate the perimeter
of their bed, their dresser, the table, and the backyard. Ask them how many post-it notes they would
need to cover a book, the kitchen floor, or front of the refrigerator.
