Let’s Roll – Using Metre

Ready to roll and test your estimating skills? In this exciting Digi-Game, students roll the dice and move their character across a vibrant board filled with mini worlds from the Digi-Game universe – from oceans to space to mountains and more!

As they travel across the board, students are challenged to estimate the length of different everyday objects by comparing them to a metre. They’ll decide whether each object is shorter than, longer than, or about the same length as one metre, helping to develop real-world estimation skills and measurement vocabulary.

Each correct answer earns a coin from the space they land on – with coin values based on size and colour. The player with the highest coin total at the end of the game is declared the winner!

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Estimate and compare lengths using the standard unit of one metre
• ✅ Use language such as shorter than, longer than, and about the same as
• ✅ Develop awareness of standard units of length
• ✅ Strengthen visual estimation and comparison skills
• ✅ Engage in interactive and meaningful maths practise

How to Play:

1. Students roll the dice and move across the themed game board.
2. On each space, they are shown an object and asked to estimate its length compared to a metre.
3. If correct, they collect a coin from that space.
4. Coin values vary, so accuracy counts – aim to collect as many points as possible!
5. The game continues until all questions are completed. The player with the most valuable coins wins.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during measurement units focusing on informal and formal length comparisons
• 💡 Great for Years 2–4 as an introduction to metric units and estimation skills
• 💡 Add to your maths rotation or use for partner work and small groups
• 💡 Follow up with hands-on measurement tasks using metre rulers

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Let students personalise their experience by choosing from six characters before the game begins
• 💛 Select the number of players or teams at the start of the game to suit individual, paired or group play
• 💛 Send the QR code home for extra practise estimating and comparing lengths

Let’s Roll – Using Metre turns everyday measurement concepts into a fun-filled adventure across the board!