Mass and weight

game

Do you measure up?

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

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.
problem
What's my weight?

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

There are four equal weights on one side of the scale and an apple on the other side. What can you say that is true about the apple and the weights from the picture?
problem
Oranges and lemons

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

On the table there is a pile of oranges and lemons that weighs exactly one kilogram. Using the information, can you work out how many lemons there are?
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
Watermelons

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

These watermelons have been entered into a competition. Use the information to work out the number of points each one was awarded.
problem
Finding out!

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Explore all aspects of measurement in this activity.
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Pies

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Grandma found her pie balanced on the scale with two weights and a quarter of a pie. So how heavy was each pie?
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
Place your orders

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

Can you rank these sets of quantities in order, from smallest to largest? Can you provide convincing evidence for your rankings?
problem
All in a jumble

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

My measurements have got all jumbled up! Swap them around and see if you can find a combination where every measurement is valid.