How Tall Are We?

An inspiring resource for learning numeracy

Measure height using non-standard methods and graph data

The investigation begins with students using informal units to measure each other’s height.

The thinking deepens when students are required to collect additional data from older students and adults within the school community as students predict, collect, represent and compare data.

Students may then use this data to predict their own growth over short or longer periods of time.

Stage: Birth to Level 2

This resource supports:

Proficiency

  • Understanding
  • Problem-solving

HITS

  • Collaborative learning

Cross-curricular

  • Science

VEYLDF Learning Outcome

  • Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
  • Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners

Audience

  • Teachers
  • Families

Teaching and Learning Cycle:

  • Use student data

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Reflective Prompt

Do your lessons provide opportunities for students to ‘see’ more than one way of tackling a numeracy problem?

Reflective Prompt

Do your lessons provide opportunities for students to ‘see’ more than one way of tackling a numeracy problem?

Proficiency Reflective Prompt

How would you use this resource in your context to promote children’s understanding?

Proficiency Reflective Prompt

How would you use this resource in your context to promote children’s understanding?