LO: To use informal units to measure length.
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Describe an object using the language of length, such as long / short / wide
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Estimate and compare straight or curved objects to decide which is longer/shorter
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Order sets of objects by their length
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Find objects bigger/smaller/equal to a given object or unit of measure
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Compare the length of objects by lining up the base
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Count units and call it ‘measuring’ with limited accuracy
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Estimate, measure and compare lengths using informal units
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Recognise the need to avoid gaps or overlaps when measuring
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Use ‘between’ to describe measurements; for example, the book’s width is between 7 and 8 hand spans
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Understand that the use of different attributes can lead to different results when ordering; for example, this jug is taller than that vase, but it holds less
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Choose and use the appropriate attributes and units of measure when responding to measurement situations
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Recognise that unit length affects number of units
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