Millimetres as a unit of measure and the relationship between them and cm
I can understand millimetres as a unit of measure and describe the relationship between mm and cm.
Millimetres as a unit of measure and the relationship between them and cm
I can understand millimetres as a unit of measure and describe the relationship between mm and cm.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Small objects are measured in millimetres.
- There are 10 mm in 1 cm
Keywords
Millimetre - A millimetre is a standardised unit of measurement. We can abbreviate millimetre to mm.
Common misconception
Children may think that 10 mm are larger than 1 cm.
There are 10 mm in 1 cm. 1 cm is made up of 10 mm. 10 mm and 1 cm are equivalent in length.
To help you plan your year 3 maths lesson on: Millimetres as a unit of measure and the relationship between them and cm, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 maths lesson on: Millimetres as a unit of measure and the relationship between them and cm, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
10
80
50
6 x 10
10 x 2
10 x 10


Exit quiz
6 Questions

