reSolve: Measurement – jump!

In this sequence of two lessons, students investigate how far they can jump and explore the jumping distance of a range of animals. Students first estimate the distance they can jump, then undertake an investigation by jumping using a range of techniques. Class data is recorded and displayed and students compare their jumping distances. They then learn about the jumping distance of several animals, and use the concept of scale to estimate the lengths of jumps they would make if they were those animals. Each lesson is outlined in detail including curriculum links, vocabulary, materials needed, sample answers, discussion points and student resources. This sequence is part of the reSolve: Mathematics by Inquiry program.

Resource details

Year level

Year 3

Purpose

Teaching resource

Strand

Number Measurement Statistics

Topic

Multiplication and division Using units of measurement Data representation and interpretation

Audience

Teachers

Format

Downloadable resource

Australian Curriculum code

AC9M3N04 AC9M3M01 AC9M3ST01

Numeracy progression

Multiplicative strategies (P5) Understanding units of measurement (P6) Interpreting and representing data (P4)

Publisher

reSolve Maths by Inquiry

Copyright

© Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment 2021. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Keywords

data displays length

Other terms

multiplication