Solve problems involving length
I can solve problems involving length.
Solve problems involving length
I can solve problems involving length.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Data can be collected to help solve a problem involving length.
- When we collect data, we need to decide which units to measure in: mm, cm or m.
- Representing data as a bar graph can help us interpret the data.
Keywords
Data - Data is a collection of facts, such as numbers, words, measurements, observations or even just descriptions of things.
Interpret - When we interpret anything, including data, we explain its meaning.
Common misconception
Drawing tables and graphs from scratch can be tricky for some children.
Provide scaffolds of tables and graphs where necessary.
To help you plan your year 3 maths lesson on: Solve problems involving length, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 maths lesson on: Solve problems involving length, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions



100 m
300 m
150 m
60 m


Exit quiz
6 Questions
All famous towers are taller than 100 m.
Research into the heights of towers, given in metres.
Draw a bar graph to compare their heights.
Do all the towers have bars that are taller than 100 m?


