Mass and weight

There are 24 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Mass and weight

problem

Money measure

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

How can you use just one weighing to find out which box contains the lighter ten coins out of the ten boxes?

problem

Caught in the web

Age

14 to 16

Challenge level

Can you estimate the mass of insects caught by spiders in the UK each year?

problem

Grandpa's rock cakes

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

Grandpa made a super-heavy rock cake. Five people have guessed the weight of the cake. Can you work out the weight of his cake?

problem

Weighing fruit

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

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

problem

Flapjack

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

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?

game

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.