Maths Planning Tool
Year 1 – Measures - Mass
Please refer to this documentation when planning and for information to support SOLAR
statements ( Assessment and Recording Tool)
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Please see separate documentation for children working below P8
Bridging the Gap
Measures - Mass
The introduction of the new National Curriculum in September 2015 means that a huge gap has opened up between
the skills needed to master P8 and those needed to complete Year 1 in Mathematics.
Six Birmingham Special Schools have worked together, funded by the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching
of Mathematics (NCEMT), to look at ways of helping teachers to bridge this gap. It is expected to be useful to both
SEN and Mainstream schools.
This document tracks back to provide information on key steps that were previously covered using the old NC levels.
BTG
Year 1
Information in this box is taken from the New National Curriculum Year 1 Programme of Study for
Mathematics
Objectives
Statements taken from Bridging
the Gap Curriculum
BTG
Possible Teaching Activities /Outcomes
Resources
Bridging
the Gap
Levels
All the Bridging the Gap (BTG) documents, links to resources, moderation materials etc are available here.
To track back for children working below NC levels please refer to the BTG document BTG P1(i)-P8 available via the
link above .
BTG Year 1
Measures - Mass
 compare, describe and solve practical problems for: mass/weight [for example, heavy/light, heavier than, lighter than]
Useful websites:
www.k-5mathsteachingresources.com
www.primaryresources.co.uk
www.twinkl.co.uk
www.teachingideas.co.uk
www.snappymaths.com
Objectives
 Pupils begin to use
standard units of
mass or weight (g,
kg) to measure and
compare quantities
and objects
BTG
2A
Possible Teaching Activities /Outcomes
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 They are beginning
to make simple
measurements of
mass/weight
accurately, becoming
familiar with using
standard units of
2B
www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk
www.topmarks.co.uk
www.schoolsnet.com
www.teachingmeasures.co.uk
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Given 2 objects (regular units i.e in 10g units) weigh and
say which is heavier/lighter and by how much.
Look at scales and read in g and kg.
Weigh objects and read scales accurately.
Understand that 1kg = 1000g.
Remove labels from tins of different weights or have own
labels available showing weight of objects.. Weigh and
match to correct label.
Follow a simple recipe independently measuring the
ingredients
Set challenge to pack a bag for space – limit on total
weight. Give children pictures and weights of a variety of
items. Child has to work out what they can take. Could
also be done as practical activity.
Practical comparison of weight of children ( sensitively
done ). Can also compare to staff member
Weigh 3 objects to within 100g and record
Record weight of objects in g
Begin to use g and kg to record weight.
Fill 2 bags with chosen objects saying which is
heaviest/lightest.
Sort packaging for items measured by weight v capacity.
Resources
Variety of scales – electronic,
balance, pan scales etc
Concrete objects to weigh . Labels
Variety of scales – electronic,
balance, pan scales etc
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measurement
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 They suggest
suitable units and
measuring
equipment to
estimate and
measure mass /
weight
2C
 They compare two
objects, masses/by
direct comparison
1A
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 They measure and
order more than two
objects by weight
using direct
comparison.
 They order objects
1B
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Visit supermarket- take photos of variety of items
measured by g and kg. If available use scales in
supermarket. Use photos for display.
Measure objects using simple units i.e 10g, 100g to find
correct amount e.g play doh, numicon, multilink etc
Follow a simple recipe with support to measure the
ingredients
Choose scales to measure mass
Decide which unit of measurement they are going to use
to measure food ingredients or luggage for a holiday e.g.
g or kg.
Understand that g are lighter than kg.
Concrete objects to be matched to suitable measuring
equipment e.g fruit, bricks, milk, clothes, drink can,
books– match to either scales, jug , ruler
Compare 2 shopping items with a noticeable difference in
mass
Compare a range of objects with a central object and
identify as heavier than, lighter than – use symbols and
signs
Given an object find something heavier or lighter than
Feel the weight of more than 3 objects and put them in
order by weight. Use objects that are heavy and light and
put in order by weight.
Mix objects that are small and heavy as well as those that
are big and light to put in order by weight.
Feel the weight of a variety of objects and sort into sets of
heavy and light.
Feel the weight of 3 objects and put them in order by
weight.
Variety of scales – electronic,
balance, pan scales etc
Concrete objects
Selection of objects
Symbols for heavier and lighter
Containers
Selection of objects
Symbols for heaviest and lightest
Items of different weights
Weights
Symbols for heavy and light
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