Y2

Maths

Compare Lengths and Heights Supporting Activity

Practical
Teacher-led
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This Year 2 Compare Lengths and Heights Supporting Activity resource contains a fun and practical game that enables children to revise their measuring skills. The activity includes selecting cards at random and using the comparison symbols to create a statement comparing length or height.

You may choose for pupils to complete the activity independently, in pairs, or in small groups. Through this hands-on activity, they will apply their previous learning and deepen their understanding of measurement.

This resource includes clear instructions and an example of how the activity should be completed.


Curriculum Objectives

  • Compare and order lengths, mass, volume/capacity and record the results using >, < and =
  • Choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm); mass (kg/g); temperature (°C); capacity (litres/ml) to the nearest appropriate unit using rulers, scales, thermometers and measuring vessels