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Reading different scales

Reading different scales
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Key Info
  • Reading different scales
  • Duration: 01:50
  • Scales can be used to show large amounts. When the numbers get too cramped the scales are often simplified and a label is used to show the value of the numbers used on the scale. Scales are a bit like number lines. On a measuring jug the scale goes upwards rather than across. It is read up from the bottom. On weighing scales there may be a circular scale. An arrow rotates clockwise and the numbers may be displayed around the edge. While this scale goes in a circle it is really just another type of number line.
  • Subject:

    Maths

       Topic:

    Measurement and Scales

  • Keywords: measure, scales, values, number lines, measuring jug, weighing scales, clockwise
Ideas for use in class
  • This would be a useful clip to play when learning to read different scales and when understanding how scales can be simplified to prevent them being too cramped with numbers. The clip could be used at the start of a lesson to introduce the learning or during the plenary to reinforce and summarise the learning.
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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