Year 2 Litres Maths Challenge

Teacher Specific Information

This Year 2 Litres Maths Challenge checks pupils’ understanding of measuring in litres within a problem solving context. Pupils will help Rachael work out the number of steps she has taken and the volume of sand left in her bucket.

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National Curriculum Objectives

Measurement

Mathematics Year 2: (2M1) Compare and order lengths, mass, volume/capacity and record the results using >, < and =

Mathematics Year 2: (2M2) Choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm); mass (kg/g); temperature (°C); capacity (litres/ml) to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers, scales, thermometers and measuring vessels