S1B - Length 2

Recognise and use formal units to measure the lengths of objects

• Recognise the need for formal units to measure lengths and distances

• Use the metre as a unit to measure lengths and distances to the nearest metre or half-metre

• Record lengths and distances using the abbreviation for metres (m)

• Estimate lengths and distances to the nearest metre and check by measuring

• Recognise the need for a formal unit smaller than the metre

• Recognise that there are 100 centimetres in one metre

• Measure lengths to the nearest centimetre, using a device with 1-cm markings

• Record lengths and distances using the abbreviation for centimetres (cm)

• Estimate lengths and distances to the nearest centimetre and check by measuring