Students sort 20 playful capacity estimates into two categories: fair or silly. For example, “5 cups to fill a teapot” vs. “50 cups to fill a swimming pool.” Promotes critical thinking and reasoning about realistic volume comparisons using informal units like spoons, cups, buckets, and wheelbarrows. A fun, engaging way to explore estimation skills in context.
Capacity Sorting Task - Fair or Silly Estimate?
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Content AreaMathematics2. Measurement & SpaceVolume & Capacity
Learning ProgramsMathsGrades 1 & 22. Measurement & SpaceVolume & CapacityPart B - Compare Capacity by Filling & Packing