This half term one of our favourite topics to explore in 5th class maths was length. We enjoyed using our skills of estimation before using a variety of materials to measure various lengths in our classroom and on the yard.

We found it a challenge when using our maths books to get our heads around the different concepts, and as the week progressed, once we had some hands on experience it got alot easier. Some important points we have learned the importance of are:

When using a ruler or metre stick, in order to be accurate in our measurements, we need to remember to begin measuring the item at 0 and not at the beginning of the instrument.
When using the trundle wheel, bumps and hollows challenge the accuracy of the instrument - at times hopping ahead and over measuring and at other times disconnecting from the surface and not measuring accurately.