Comparison of Length - Progression Points

Dimension

Level

Progression Point

Measurement, chance and data

0.5

• Use of descriptive terms such as longer, taller and heavier to compare length and mass of pairs of familiar objects

1.0 Standard

… Students compare length, area, capacity and mass of familiar objects using descriptive terms such as longer, taller, larger, holds more and heavier.

They make measurements using informal units such as paces for length, handprints for area, glasses for capacity, and bricks for weight.

1.25

• Informal measurement of length by making, describing and comparing personal units

1.5

• Use of uniform units for length; for example, cm as a unit for measuring length

2.0 Standard

… Students make, describe and compare measurements of length, area, volume, mass and time using informal units.

They recognise the differences between non-uniform measures, such as hand-spans, to measure length, and uniform measures, such as icy-pole sticks.

2.25

• Use of formal units of measurement; for example, metres to measure length, and hour, minute and second for time
• Application of estimations using personal units, such as pace length and arm span, and comparison with measures using formal units, such as metres and centimetres
• Use of ruler and tape measure (linear scale) and trundle wheel (circular scale) to validate estimates of length

3.0 Standard

… Students estimate and measure length, area, volume, capacity, mass and time using appropriate instruments.