Choose appropriate metric units when measuring the length, mass and capacity of objects; use smaller units or a combination of units to obtain a more accurate measure

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Choose appropriate metric units when measuring the length, mass and capacity of objects; use smaller units or a combination of units to obtain a more accurate measure.

Code

AC9M5M01

Year level

Year 5

Subject

Mathematics

Strand

Measurement

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We are learning to choose appropriate metric units when measuring the length, mass and capacity of objects; use smaller units or a combination of units to obtain a more accurate measure.

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Choose   metric units when measuring the length, mass and capacity of objects; use smaller units or a combination of units to obtain a more accurate measure.

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