pre-Entry MSS1/M8.3 Describe and compare the lengths or heights of two items

Pre-Entry Numeracy > Measures, shape and space > Common measures > MSS1/M8.3

Describe and compare the lengths or heights of two items, where the difference is marked, using a simple comparative vocabulary, including (a) long, short, tall (b) longer, shorter, taller

Source: Adult pre-entry curriculum framework for Literacy and Numeracy (DfES, 2002)

Measures, shape and space activity suitable for Entry 1 learners.

Editor’s note
Used with a gingerbread house bought in Aldi (Christmas 2012) but similar houses are available in other stores.

Level
M8
Entry Level 1
Maths
MSS2/E1.1
Functional Maths - measures, shape & space
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A beautifully clear and straightforward resource for Milestone 8. To be used after lots of practical, hands-on activities.

Level
M8
Pre-entry
pre-Entry MSS1/M8.3 Describe and compare the lengths or heights of two items