Comparing Mass with Balance Scales

By the end of this unit, children will be able to:

  • Understand and compare weight, fostering early mathematical thinking.

Curriculum Alignment:

  • Development Matters − Reception − Compare length, weight and capacity.
  • Birth to 5 Matters − Range 6
    • Enjoys tackling problems involving prediction and discussion of comparisons of length, weight or capacity, paying attention to fairness and accuracy
    • Becomes familiar with measuring tools in everyday experiences and play