Year 3 · Maths · Measurement · Free Printable
Choosing Metric Units & Estimating
Choose appropriate metric units and estimate measurements for everyday objects and situations.
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Learning Intention
Students will choose suitable metric units and make reasonable estimates of length, mass and capacity.
Australian Curriculum
AC9M3M01
Identify which metric units are suitable for measuring common attributes and estimate measurements.
Teacher Notes
Discuss real classroom examples. Compare estimates with actual measured values where possible.
Skills Practised
- Choosing units
- Estimating measurements
- Metric system awareness
- Reasonable judgements