Mathematics·Measurement·procedural
Calculating with measurements
Measure, compare, add, and subtract lengths (m/cm/mm), mass (kg/g), and volume/capacity (l/ml) using standard units
Suggested ages 7–8
Learning journey
Your child is learning practical measurement skills — using rulers and other tools to measure length, weight, and volume accurately, working with money, and telling time to the nearest minute.
Evidence of understanding
- Measure a length in centimetres and millimetres
- Weigh an object using grams and kilograms
- Add two measurements in the same unit (e.g. 250 ml + 400 ml = 650 ml)
Assessment prompt
If Calculating with measurements pours 350 ml into a jug and then adds another 275 ml, can they work out the total — and tell you how much more is needed to reach 1 litre?
Standards alignment
Ma/KS2/Y3/M/1GB · uk-nc-2013
Measure and compare quantities
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2