Designed to help children explore the subject of measurement at Key Stage 1, Percy Gets Measuring, introduces the topics of length, capacity and weight in a selection of interesting activities.

Designed to help children explore the subject of measurement at Key Stage 1, Percy Gets Measuring, introduces the topics of length, capacity and weight in a selection of interesting activities.

Children can practice using a set of balances on-screen to compare and match weights. Length is explored with activities involving measuring and comparison (using standard and non-standard units), whilst the activities on capacity also use standard and non-standard units.

The teacher’s section allow use of of either Metric or Imperial measurements throughout the program.

This title is fully narrated for unsupervised use, includes a teacher’s section and printable worksheets for use away from the computer. Additionally you can choose between metric and imperial units of measurement.

Key features:

  • Fun activities with interesting graphics and spoken instructions.
  • Explore length by measuring and comparing lengths.
  • Explore capacity by filling containers and comparing volumes of liquid.
  • Explore weight by using balances and selecting items of a given weight.