Distance Measurement Activities
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Distance Measurement Activities
Ngā Mahi Ine Tawhiti — Measuring Distance
🎯 WALT | Ko tā mātou e ako ana
We Are Learning To (WALT): Measure and compare distances using metres (m) and centimetres (cm).
Ko tā mātou e ako ana: he ine i ngā tawhiti mā te whakamahi i ngā mita (m) me ngā mitarau (cm).
✅ Success Criteria | Ngā Paearu Angitu
I can do this when I can:
💡 Dyslexia-Friendly Tip: Ask your kaiako to read questions aloud. You may also point to your answer or draw your response instead of writing.
📏 Part 1: Identifying Units | Ngā Ine
Which unit would you use to measure each of these? Circle the best answer.
🔢 Part 2: Comparing & Solving | Whakataurite me te Whakaoti
Answer | Whakautu: _____________________________ is longer by __________ cm.
Answer | Whakautu: They walk __________ km __________ m altogether.
a) 150 cm [ ___ ] 2 m
b) 1 km [ ___ ] 1000 m
c) 75 cm [ ___ ] 50 cm
Draw a line that is 6 cm long:
Draw a line that is 10 cm long:
🌟 Differentiation Strategies | Ngā Rautaki Rerekētanga
🟢 Tautoko (Support): Use a physical ruler and measuring tape. Work with a buddy. Kaiako may scribe answers.
🟡 Standard: Complete all questions independently using a ruler.
🔵 Whanake (Extension): Create your own word problem using distances around your kura. Convert your answers between cm and m.
🚀 Extension | Mahi Whanake
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