Investigating Weight And Mass In Year 1

 

 

We have had a fantastic time in Year 1 this last week, introducing weight and mass in some practical lessons.

The students learnt how to use the balance scales to compare the mass of different objects. They discovered that mass is not always related to size. They used mathematical vocabulary to describe their discoveries by using the words ‘heavier’, ‘lighter’, ‘heaviest’, ‘lightest’, ‘the same’ and ‘equal to’. They then explained their reasoning.

We set up a shop in each class and asked the students to work in pairs and “go shop”. They then discussed and compared the mass and weight of different items in the shops. They had a lot of fun learning this concept in Mathematics.

Perhaps next time you take your child to the shops to buy food, you can do some practical weight/mass investigations together!

 

Charlotte Cronje

Year 1 Teacher