Mass and weight

There are 24 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Mass and weight
Seesaw Shenanigans
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Seesaw shenanigans

Age
3 to 7
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A group of animals has made a seesaw in the woods. How can you make the seesaw balance?

Order, Order!
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Order, order!

Age
5 to 11
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Can you place these quantities in order from smallest to largest?

Discuss and Choose
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Discuss and choose

Age
5 to 11
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This activity challenges you to decide on the 'best' number to use in each statement. You may need to do some estimating, some calculating and some research.

All in a jumble
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All in a jumble

Age
11 to 14
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My measurements have got all jumbled up! Swap them around and see if you can find a combination where every measurement is valid.
Place your orders
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Place your orders

Age
11 to 14
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Can you rank these sets of quantities in order, from smallest to largest? Can you provide convincing evidence for your rankings?
Finding Out!
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Finding out!

Age
7 to 11
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Explore all aspects of measurement in this activity.
Watermelons
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Watermelons

Age
7 to 11
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These watermelons have been entered into a competition. Use the information to work out the number of points each one was awarded.
Weighing fruit
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Weighing fruit

Age
7 to 11
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Can you use this information to estimate how much the different fruit selections weigh in kilos and pounds?
Flapjack
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Flapjack

Age
11 to 14
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A recipe for flapjacks calls for a certain quantity of butter, sugar and oats. Given the amount of these ingredients I have, how many flapjacks can I make?
Do you measure up?
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Do you measure up?

A game for two or more players that uses a knowledge of measuring tools. Spin the spinner and identify which jobs can be done with the measuring tool shown.