Key Stage 1 Numeracy Homework
Year 1/2 Measures
"Roll About"


What will this game will achieve?

This activity will help your child to:
  • measure and compare using centimetres;
  • use a tape-measure accurately to measure length;
  • make a simple chart.



You will need:



How do you play?
  • Look at the selection of things which will roll. Ask the question "What can we do to find out which object will roll the furthest?"
  • Put objects on the starting line. Give each one a push
  • Measure how far each object went using a tape measure (make sure you use the centimetres side)
  • Record the length travelled for each object
  • when you have tested each object make a chart ot show your results.


Keywords

Longer
Shorter
Distance
About 8 centimetres