MSS1/E3.6

MSS1/E3.6 Read, estimate, measure and compare weight using common and standard units.
(a) read simple scales to the nearest labelled or unlabelled division e.g. with two or ten divisions between the numbered points on the scale
(b) know that 1000g = 1 kg

Banana smoothie numeracy challenge a hands-on practical task where groups of students must measure ingredients accurately (capacity and weight) and come up with a perfect smoothie recipe to be judged by the teacher. Marks are also awarded for an inventive smoothie name and a well written recipe (optional writing frame included for learners with Entry literacy skills) plus a detailed mark/feedback sheet.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Maths
MSS1/E3.6
MSS1/E3.7
MSS1/L1.4
MSS1/E3.8
Context
Catering Food Nutrition

Great, self-contained set of estimating, measuring and calculating activities designed to cover 4 sessions.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Maths
MSS1/E3.5
MSS1/E3.6
MSS1/E3.7
MSS1/L1.4
MSS1/E3.8
MSS1/L1.8
MSS1/L1.9

Posting parcels provides a wonderful realistic and practical task – working out the cost of sending various sized parcels by Royal Mail. Covers weighing, measuring, reading information from tables, awareness of 3d shapes and space, etc.
Written by Lynn Savage and Judith Ryan

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Maths
MSS1/E2.5
MSS1/E2.6
MSS1/E3.5
MSS1/E3.6
MSS1/L1.4
MSS2/E3.1

Two work sheets (one also includes Imperial measures) for a great hands-on ‘measures’ session. Ideal for mixed ability groups.

(Kate suggests that you ensure all measurements are securely covered or blacked out to avoid peaking!).

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Maths
MSS1/E2.6
MSS1/E3.6
MSS1/L1.4

Fabulous statistics investigation that involves extracting information from tables; reading, comparing and calculating with measures; and much discussion about healthy (unhealthy?) eating!
If you like Saul’s resources he has a book: ‘58 quick activities that don’t need a photocopier’.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
HD1/E3.1
HD1/L1.1
HD1/L2.1
MSS1/E3.6
MSS1/L1.4
MSS1/L1.6
MSS1/L2.3
MSS1/L2.5
AN N1/L1.3
Context
Catering Food Nutrition
Health, Social care, Early years

Illustrated handouts on metric measures with conversion factors and everyday examples of weight, capacity and length. Margaret suggests that it makes a good warm up for Dave Walkden’s Christmas Pudding Activity (see below).

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
MSS1/L1.5
MSS1/E3.8
MSS1/E3.4
MSS1/E3.5
MSS1/E3.6
MSS1/E3.7
MSS1/L1.4
MSS1/L1.7
MSS1/L2.5