A millimetre (mm) is a metric measure of distance used for small lengths. The basic unit of length (or distance) in the metric system is metre (m)

A kilometre (km) is a metric measure of distance.

A kilogram is a measure of mass, equivalent to one thousand grams.

A litre is a measure of capacity, equivalent to one thousand millilitres.

Partitioning 1,000 in the context of measures

Maths

 In this unit pupils will use knowledge of 1000 to explain common measure conversions and solve problems. In the future unit pupils will use their knowledge of decimal place value to convert between and compare metres and centimetres and explain that different lengths can be composed additively and multiplicatively.

In the prior unit pupils used weighing scales up to 1kg and measuring tools for volume and capacity up to 1 litre. They measured mass from 0 to above 1kg using whole kg and grams and measure volume from 0 to above 1 litre using whole litres and ml.  In this unit pupils will use knowledge of 1000 to explain common measure conversions and solve problems.

Calculation and conversion of measures

This metre stick is split into ten equal parts. How many millimetres is each part worth? {{  }} mm.

What is each interval worth on this scale?

If 600 ml of liquid is poured from this container, how much is left? {{  }} ml.

There is 750 ml of liquid in this container. How much needs to be added to make one litre? {{  }} ml.

Jun buys a one kilogram bag of pasta and uses 250 g of it to cook. How much pasta is left in the bag? {{ }} g.

What is the meaning of the prefix ‘kilo’?

Match the statement with the correct value. 

If the ten frame is worth 1,000 altogether, what is each counter worth? Each counter is worth {{ }}

If the bar model is worth 1,000 altogether, what is each part worth? Each part is worth {{ }}

Starter Quiz