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Comparing Lengths & Heights

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Mathematics›Measurement|Ages 4—6|ID: mt_uhuxX8sg9f

Compare two objects directly by length or height and describe the difference using language such as long, short, tall, longer, shorter, taller, double, half

Mastery Evidence

  • Stand two children back-to-back and say who is taller/shorter
  • Directly compare the heights of two towers and describe one as taller
  • Use 'longer' and 'shorter' to compare two ribbons placed side by side

Assessment Prompt

“If [child] stands next to the kitchen table and the front door, can they tell you which is taller — and whether they themselves are shorter or taller than each one?”

Curriculum Standards3 alignments

K.MD.1Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
Describe Measurable Attributes

Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.

Measurement and Data
K.MD.2Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
Compare Objects with Measurable Attributes

Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/“less of” the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.

Measurement and Data
Maths/Y1/M/1The national curriculum in England
Compare and solve problems for lengths and heights

Compare, describe and solve practical problems for lengths and heights [for example, long/short, longer/shorter, tall/short, double/half].

Mathematics · Key Stage 1

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