This element involves students learning about measurement of length, area, volume, capacity, time and mass.
Students estimate, measure, compare and calculate using metric units when solving problems in authentic contexts. They read clocks and convert between time systems, identify and sequence dates and events using a calendar and use timetables for a variety of purposes. In developing and acting with numeracy, students:
- estimate and measure with metric units
- operate with clocks, calendars and timetables.
Level 5
Typically by the end of Year 8, students:
Estimate and measure with metric units
convert between common metric units for volume and capacity and use perimeter, area and volume formulas to solve authentic problems
Operate with clocks calendars and timetables
use 12- and 24-hour systems within a single time zone to solve time problems, and place personal and family events on an extended time scale