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Topic: Measurement – Length
Class Level: Grade 2
Time: 45 minutes
Subjects Linked: Math

Learning Goals By the end of the lesson, children will:

1. Measure objects using paper clips and rulers.

2. Say and write which object is longer, shorter, or the same.

3. Put objects in order from shortest to longest.

Materials Needed

Paper clips

Rulers

Classroom items (pencil, book, table,)

Worksheet to write measurements

Picture cards with words: long, short, measure

Small exit cards for student answers

Introduction

Show a picture of someone measuring a table with bananas .

Ask the class:
“Is this a good way to measure? What else can we use?”

Talk about why we measure and what we use to do it.

Main Activities

Activity 1: Measure with Paper Clips (Non standard)

In pairs children measure a pencil and eraser using paper clips.

Write how many clips long each item is.
Challenge: Ask some children to guess before they measure.

Activity 2: Measure with Rulers (Standard)

Children use rulers to measure the same items in cm.

Fill in a chart: item, paper clips, cm.

Activity 3: Measurement Hunt

Children walk around and measure 5 classroom items.

Write the names and order them shortest longest.

End of Lesson Game

“What am I?” Game

Teacher gives clues:
“I am 15 cm long. You use me to write. What am I?”

Children guess the item.

Homework:

Worksheet

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Strengths:

The lesson is fun and hands-on, especially using paper clips and going on a measurement hunt.

Clear outcomes that are simple and easy to understand for Grade 2 students.

Areas for Improvement:

The vocabulary part could be made stronger. Maybe you can add a quick group activity or game to practice the words before they start measuring.

For children who finish early, think about adding a stretch task or bonus activity.

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Strengths:

Good use of both non-standard and standard measurement tools.

The game at the end is a fun way to check understanding.

Differentiation is clear and a good support for children who need help.

Areas for Improvement:

Maybe include one small visual example on how to use the ruler, just to help thw students.

The worksheet could include pictures for children who are still developing reading skills.

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Feedback: Add a vocabulary activity and a bonus task for fast finishers.

My Response:
Thank you Fatima. i agree that students need more practice with the words.

My Action:
i will be added a short group game before the activities. Students will match words like “long” and “short” with pictures.
I also added a bonus task for early finishers: measure one item at home and draw it.

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Feedback: Add a picture example for the ruler and make the worksheet easier.

My Response:
Thank you Sara. Your ideas will help all students understand better.

My Action:
I will be added a picture that shows how to measure with a ruler ,I also changed the worksheet Now it has pictures of items so students can circle or match if they cannot write yet.

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Topic: Measurement Length
Grade: 2
Time: 45 minutes
Subjects: Math

Learning Goals

Students will:

1. Measure classroom items using paper clips and rulers.

2. Compare items using words like longer, shorter, or same.

3. Put items in order from shortest to longest.

2. Materials

Paper clips

Rulers cm

Classroom items (pencil, eraser, book)

New worksheet

Word cards: "long", "short", "measure".

Exit tickets

Picture chart showing how to use a ruler

Bonus task card for early finishers

Introduction

Show picture of someone using bananas to measure a table.

Ask: “Can we measure with bananas? What can we use instead?”

Talk about why we measure.

Updated: Play a quick vocabulary matching game – match words with picture cards as a class.

Main Activities

Activity 1: Measure with Paper Clips

In pairs, students measure small items with paper clips.

Write how many clips for each.

measuring.

Activity 2: Measure with Ruler

Use rulers to measure same items in centimeters.

Fill in chart with clip number and cm

Updated: Show students the ruler picture chart before starting.

Activity 3: Measurement Hunt

Measure 5 classroom items using rulers.

Write names or draw pictures.

Order them from shortest to longest.

Updated: Early finishers measure 1 thing at home and draw it.

Ending Game

“What Am I?” Game
Teacher gives clues like: “I am 20 cm long. You use me to write.”
Students guess: “Pencil!”

Assessment

Exit ticket: “What did you learn today about measuring?”

Worksheets.

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a. Are the teaching strategies and practices good for the learning goals?

Yes. The lesson uses simple tools like paper clips and rulers, which are good for Grade 2 children. The activities help children touch, move, and talk, which helps them understand better. The teacher uses pictures, games, and group work, so it is easier for all children to learn. This helps reach the lesson goals.
Reference: https://www.simplypsychology.org/vygotsky.html

b. How do you know the 3 activities are:

1. Developmentally appropriate They are simple and hands-on. Children use real objects and talk about them. They work in pairs or small groups.

2. Differentiated Some children can draw instead of write. Some can guess before measuring. Children who finish early do an extra task.

3. Hands-on, minds-on Children touch, move, think, talk, and record their work.

Reference: https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-01/EYLF-2022-V2.0.pdf

c. How does the stretch or challenge task help deeper learning?

The bonus task lets children who finish early measure something at home and draw it. This makes them think more and use learning in real life. It helps them go further and do their own work. It also makes them feel proud.
Reference:https://rutamaestra.santillana.com.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Classrooms-2nd-Edition-By-Carol-Ann-Tomlinson.pdf

d. How do the activities help meet the lesson goals?

Each activity matches the lesson goals:

Paper clips help students learn to measure.

Rulers teach them to use standard units.

The hunt helps compare and order items.

The talk time, worksheets, and games help them remember and use new words.

Reference:https://www.gla.ac.uk/t4/learningandteaching/files/PGCTHE/BlackandWiliam1998.pdf