Estimating Length in Metric Units is Tricky!

Estimating length can often be tricky for some of our students, especially when choosing between more than two units. This resource allows your students to practise the skill in a non-threatening way.

To play, students will look at the image and click on the length that best estimates the size of the object shown on the slide. They will be taken to a screen showing if they are correct or need to go back and try again. All the slides have been properly linked to make this a self-checking activity for your students.

Through this activity, students will show an understanding of how to estimate length using metric units.

Try a New Estimating Length Game

This digital measurement activity includes 24 opportunities for students to estimate the length of an object using metric units. It is the perfect way to wrap up a lesson, review for a test, or just have fun learning about measurement!

Download, Project, and Play!

This downloadable teaching resource is available as PowerPoint or Interactive Google Slides Activity. To get your new resource, click the download button. You will be prompted to make your copy. From there, project the slides in presentation mode and start playing!

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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