Year 3 Measurement

Measure and compare lengths, mass, and capacity; calculate perimeter; read 12-hour and 24-hour clocks.

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Worked examples

RookieRead and interpret directly.

Rectangle 5 cm × 3 cm. Perimeter?

  • 16 cm
  • 15 cm²
  • 8 cm
  • 15 cm

Answer: 16 cm. 2(L+W).

ProCompare and infer.

Sam's morning starts 07:30. He spends 45 min eating, 30 min dressing. When ready?

  • 08:45
  • 08:15
  • 09:00
  • 08:00

Answer: 08:45. + 1h 15min.

GuruMulti-step reasoning.

A jug holds 1 litre. Sara fills 4 cups, each 200 ml. Can she fill 5?

  • No - 5 needs 1,000 ml = exactly 1 l, OK so YES.
  • Yes always
  • No - too much
  • Cannot tell

Answer: No - 5 needs 1,000 ml = exactly 1 l, OK so YES.. 5 × 200 = 1,000 = jug.

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What is covered in Year 3 Measurement?
Measure and compare lengths, mass, and capacity; calculate perimeter; read 12-hour and 24-hour clocks. Key skills include Unit Conversion, Perimeter.

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