Metric units are based around the standard units of metre, gram and litre.

A prefix is a group of letters attached to the front of a root (word) to make a new word, for example tricycle.

Milli placed before a unit means (1/1000)

Kilo placed before a unit means 1000 times.

Problem solving with place value

Maths

This unit on place value allows pupils to develop the skills needed to estimate and round values. By understanding the value of each digit, pupils can determine what other values are close to the original value. It continues the exploration of the infinite nature of sets of numbers.

This unit looked at the composition of numbers containing up to 7 digits and how to read these numbers 

Place value

True or false? Measurements must always be converted to common units in order to compare them.

True or false? Imperial measures are no longer used today.

The length of a car should be measured in

The distance between Birmingham and Leeds should be measured in

__________ units are based around the standard units of metre, gram and litre.

Starter Quiz