This measurement lesson is a fun and active maths investigation that takes learning outside. Students will become decimal detectives, collecting six natural items and measuring their mass using scales—first to one decimal place, then to two. They'll then apply their understanding of decimal notation by ordering the masses or placing them accurately on a number line.
This practical activity helps build confidence in using decimals and promotes precision and reasoning, all while engaging with nature.
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This measurement lesson is a fun and active maths investigation that takes learning outside. Students will become decimal detectives, collecting six natural items and measuring their mass using scales—first to one decimal place, then to two. They'll then apply their understanding of decimal notation by ordering the masses or placing them accurately on a number line.
This practical activity helps build confidence in using decimals and promotes precision and reasoning, all while engaging with nature.
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