AC9M5M01 • Year 5 Maths

Choosing Metric Units and Instruments (AC9M5M01)

choose appropriate metric units when measuring the length, mass and capacity of objects; use smaller units or a combination of units to obtain a more accurate measure

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Unit focus

  • Students select a metric unit and instrument that produce a useful precision, use familiar benchmarks to estimate and convert related units before comparing measurements.
  • Use this routine: Represent → Reason → Calculate → Interpret → Verify.
  • Watch for unit chosen from object name rather than attribute: One object can have length, mass, capacity and temperature.
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