AC9M3M02 • Year 3 Maths

Measuring with Metric Instruments (AC9M3M02)

measure and compare objects using familiar metric units of length, mass and capacity, and instruments with labelled markings

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Unit focus

  • Accurate measurement requires a suitable instrument, correct starting point, careful reading of labelled markings and a unit in the answer.
  • Use this routine: Select instrument → Check zero and scale → Measure → Record unit → Compare.
  • Watch for starting at ruler edge: Use the zero mark.
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