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Comparing Capacity

Compare and describe capacity and volume using language such as full, empty, more than, less than, half full

Suggested ages 4–6

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Evidence of understanding

  • Compare two containers and say which holds more/less
  • Use 'half full' and 'quarter full' to describe a container
  • Solve practical problems like 'Which cup has more water?'

Assessment prompt

If Comparing Capacity has two cups of different sizes, can they tell you which holds more water — and describe one as "more full" or "less full" than the other?

Standards alignment

K.MD.1US · ccss-math

Describe Measurable Attributes

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · K

Maths/Y1/M/3GB · uk-nc-2013

Compare and solve problems for capacity and volume

The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1