Y2

Maths

Four Operations with Volume and Capacity Discussion Problem

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Challenge your pupils with this Year 2 Four Operations with Volume and Capacity Discussion Problem. Children will investigate the capacity of the orange watering can my working through a multi-step problem to identify the capacity of the other watering cans. They will use their knowledge of multiplication, division, addition and subtraction.

This open-ended question allows children to spend time exploring the various possible answers. Perfect for generating discussion in pairs or groups!


Curriculum Objectives

  • 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