This Year 3 Measure Capacity and Volume in Millilitres Teaching PPT introduces children to the concepts of capacity and volume, helping them understand the difference between the two. Children will focus on using millilitres to measure both.

The content is structured into Let’s Learn sections, where key ideas and new vocabulary are clearly modelled, and Let’s Practise sections, where pupils can apply their knowledge through short, engaging tasks. A common misconception addressed in this step is the assumption that taller containers always have the greater capacity.

To secure and extend understanding, the PPT also includes reasoning and problem-solving activities, giving children the chance to apply what they’ve learned in varied contexts.
The final slide signposts further resources to support teaching and learning of this small step.