Ready, set, measure!
Turn your classroom into a Measurement Olympics with this engaging, hands-on maths investigation!
Students will put their measuring skills to the test as they design, build, predict, measure and improve their results across four exciting challenges:
Paper Tower Challenge – Build the tallest freestanding paper tower.
Straw Rocket Challenge – Design and launch a rocket to see how far it travels.
Paper Plane Challenge – Create a paper plane and measure its flight distance.
Standing Long Jump Challenge – Measure and compare jumping distances.
Throughout the investigation, students will practise measuring in centimetres and metres, recording results, comparing measurements and using their findings to improve their performance.
What's included?
2 beautifully designed A3 landscape activity pages
Learning intention and success criteria
Four practical measurement challenges
Prediction and results tables
Opportunities to compare and analyse measurements
Reflection and improvement activities
Why teachers will love it
This open-ended investigation encourages problem-solving, creativity, collaboration and mathematical thinking. Students learn through doing, making measurement meaningful and enjoyable.
Perfect for classroom investigations, maths rotations, small-group challenges or a whole-class Measurement Olympics!
Print on A3 for an engaging, ready-to-use classroom activity.
Ready, set, measure!
Turn your classroom into a Measurement Olympics with this engaging, hands-on maths investigation!
Students will put their measuring skills to the test as they design, build, predict, measure and improve their results across four exciting challenges:
Paper Tower Challenge – Build the tallest freestanding paper tower.
Straw Rocket Challenge – Design and launch a rocket to see how far it travels.
Paper Plane Challenge – Create a paper plane and measure its flight distance.
Standing Long Jump Challenge – Measure and compare jumping distances.
Throughout the investigation, students will practise measuring in centimetres and metres, recording results, comparing measurements and using their findings to improve their performance.
What's included?
2 beautifully designed A3 landscape activity pages
Learning intention and success criteria
Four practical measurement challenges
Prediction and results tables
Opportunities to compare and analyse measurements
Reflection and improvement activities
Why teachers will love it
This open-ended investigation encourages problem-solving, creativity, collaboration and mathematical thinking. Students learn through doing, making measurement meaningful and enjoyable.
Perfect for classroom investigations, maths rotations, small-group challenges or a whole-class Measurement Olympics!
Print on A3 for an engaging, ready-to-use classroom activity.
