BBC - Skillswise - Numbers - Measuring, Shapes and Space


2D shapes Get to grips with 2D shapes by working out symmetry, tiling patterns and floor plans.		Perimeter Find out how to work out the perimeter of rectangles, squares and irregular shapes.

Money Calculations with money: add, subtract, multiply and divide. e.g. £1.47 x 9 = £13.23		Area of rectangles The area of a rectangle = length x width

Reading times and dates Understand times and dates including 24 hour clock e.g. 3.20 p.m. = 15:20		Distances Using scales on maps. e.g. Scale: 1 cm = 2 km so 3 cm = 6 km

Calculate time Add and subtract times e.g. 11.00 a.m. to 1.40 p.m. is 160 mins		Timetables Read timetables and plan journeys.

Temperature Read different thermometers and understand the difference between Celsius and Fahrenheit.		Length, weight and capacity How to measure all three and read scales. e.g. This nail is 3cm long

Volume Find out more about calculating volume and measuring space.