Year 3 · Spring term · weeks 10 to 12 · Measurement
Year 3 Mass and capacity worksheets
Year 3 Mass and capacity is taught in the Spring term, weeks 10 to 12. This block has 11 steps: Use scales; Measure mass in grams; Measure mass in kilograms and grams; Equivalent masses (kilograms and grams); Compare mass; Add and subtract mass; Measure capacity and volume in millilitres; Measure capacity and volume in litres and millilitres; Equivalent capacities and volumes (litres and millilitres); Compare capacity and volume; Add and subtract capacity and volume.
Steps in this block
Step 1: Use scales
Read dial scales marked in grams, working out what each small mark is worth.
Step 1 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 2: Measure mass in grams
Read scales in grams and compare, add and subtract masses in grams.
Step 2 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 3: Measure mass in kilograms and grams
Read scales in kilograms and grams and write the mass in both ways.
Step 3 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 4: Equivalent masses (kilograms and grams)
Change between kilograms and grams, including masses such as 2 kg 300 g.
Step 4 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 5: Compare mass
Compare masses given in different units and put them in order.
Step 5 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 6: Add and subtract mass
Add and subtract masses in grams and in kilograms and grams, and solve problems.
Step 6 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 7: Measure capacity and volume in millilitres
Read measuring jugs in millilitres and compare, add and subtract amounts in millilitres.
Step 7 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 8: Measure capacity and volume in litres and millilitres
Read measuring jugs in litres and millilitres and write the amount in both ways.
Step 8 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 9: Equivalent capacities and volumes (litres and millilitres)
Change between litres and millilitres, including amounts such as 2 l 300 ml.
Step 9 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 10: Compare capacity and volume
Compare capacities given in different units and put them in order.
Step 10 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 11: Add and subtract capacity and volume
Add and subtract capacities in millilitres and in litres and millilitres, and solve problems.
Step 11 · not scaffolded sheet with answersHow to use this block
Work through the steps in order. For each step, start the class on the Expected sheet and give Developing or Greater depth sheets where needed. Every worksheet has a separate answer sheet, so children can mark their own work or you can mark it with a marks column. Use the Make a sheet page, or the teacher guide, if you want to know more.