Give your students a hands-on, visual way to reinforce their understanding of the metric system with these Ordering Units of Measurement: Length, Mass or Capacity Worksheets. This engaging series of three worksheets is designed to help students become confident in identifying and sequencing metric units from smallest to largest across the three key areas of measurement.

Each worksheet focuses on one domain - length, mass or capacity - and encourages students to interact with units of measurement in an exploratory and strategic way. The activity begins with a unit 'maze' where students must identify and trace the correct path by ordering the units logically. After navigating the maze, students move to the second part of the worksheet, which challenges them to connect various real-world measurements in order, reinforcing both mathematical thinking and comparative reasoning skills.

These worksheets are ideal for consolidating prior learning or introducing the concept of ordering units within the metric system. They promote visual learning, provide an opportunity for hands-on problem solving, and encourage discussion about size relationships and measurement contexts. Use them as a whole-class activity, in small group rotations, or as independent work during your measurement unit.

Key Learning Outcomes

• ✅ Identify and order metric units of measurement for length, mass and capacity
• ✅ Recognise and compare units from smallest to largest within a given measurement type
• ✅ Apply knowledge of real-world measurements to arrange values in logical order
• ✅ Develop fluency in using and understanding metric prefixes and unit symbols

What’s Included

• 1 x Length Unit Ordering Worksheet
• 1 x Mass Unit Ordering Worksheet
• 1 x Capacity Unit Ordering Worksheet
• Interactive maze activity to trace the order of units
• Measurement comparison activity with real-world quantities

Materials Needed

• Printed worksheets (one per student or per group)
• Pencils, pens or markers
• Write-and-wipe sleeves (optional for reusability)
• Classroom display of metric units (optional for support)

How to Use

1. Introduce or review the different metric units used for length, mass and capacity.
2. Explain the order of units using visual aids such as anchor charts or unit ladders.
3. Distribute the worksheets and allow students to work through the maze activity by selecting units in the correct order from smallest to largest.
4. Have students complete the second task by examining and ordering real-world measurements, drawing lines to connect them in ascending order.
5. Use as a formative assessment, revision task or engaging warm-up during your measurement lessons.

Ideas for Classroom Use

• 💡 Use in small groups to foster discussion around metric comparisons
• 💡 Include in a Maths rotation focused on measurement and conversions
• 💡 Project the worksheet and complete as a guided class activity with a focus on reasoning and justification
• 💡 Send home as reinforcement or extension during a unit on metric measurement

Top Teacher Tips

• 💛 Laminate the worksheets and use with whiteboard markers to create a reusable Maths station activity
• 💛 Provide students with a mini reference card listing metric units and their prefixes to assist with ordering
• 💛 Extend capable learners by asking them to include additional units or suggest their own real-world examples
• 💛 Use different coloured pens to trace the path in the maze for easy checking and group collaboration

This flexible and engaging resource will help your students become more confident and capable when working with metric units of measurement. Whether you’re building fluency or revising for deeper understanding, these worksheets are the perfect addition to your Maths toolkit.