Introduction : Teaching Mathematics In Year 2

Introduction :

Volume of Liquid

            Volume of liquid is probably the one of the topic in KBSR Mathematics. The meaning “Volume of Liquid ” refers to the capacity of liquids in the containers. The Year Two students must understand and use the vocabulary related to the volume, for example : Empty , Half Full , Full , Less , More or About the same.They also learn to compare and measure the volume of liquid by using non-standard units : bottles , cup , glass , pail or bowl and standard units in millilitres ( ml ) and litre ( l ) in the metric system. Teachers must create fun activities to avoid them having misconception on capacity.Students can learn the topic on liquid measurement more effectively and always apply in their real life situations.

Year 2 Unit 10 : Volume of Liquid( Low Achievers )

Year 2

Unit 10  : Volume of Liquid

Teaching Activity 2  : Low Achievers Students

Learning Outcomes:

1.      Understand and use the vocabulary related to volume of liquid.

2.      To compare the volume of liquid using non-standard units.

3.      To measure the volume of liquid using non-standard units.

Materials :

1.      Sieve

2.      Cup

3.      Broken container

4.      Straw

5.      Glass

6.      Three similar size cups

7.      Four similar size glasses

8.      Bottle

9.      Jug

10.  Plastic container

11.Worksheets

12.  Manila cards

13.  A set of teapot

14.  Colour pencil

      Vocabulary :

      Empty , Half Full , Full , Less , More

Prosedures : 

1.      Set induction :

Students be quite and watch video clip.

Teacher show some materials and ask student :

 Which material can hold water ?

2.      Introduce  the vocabulary and show the glasses of Full , Half Full and Empty.

3.      Let student read the vocabulary altogether.

4.      Students colour the glasses .

Worksheet ( Appendix 1 )

• Full                  :   Red
• Empty             :   Yellow
• Half Full          :   Blue

5.      Play a games:

Tell students that they are having a mock party now and they have to prepare some drinks.

6.      Divide  the class into groups of  three students and they must work as a team.

7.      Appoint one student in the group to be the recorder.

8.      Teacher demonstrate how to fill up a cupful of tea from a teapot.

9.      Give each group a container that filled with same flavour of drink.

Jug

10.  Students fill the drinks into the similar sizes glasses.

11.  Repeat for others containers.

Bottle

 Plastic Container

12.  Students record their findings in statement below:

• The volume of  lemon juice in the jug    =  (         ) glassful of lemon juice.
• The volume of  lemon juice in the bottle = (         ) glassful of lemon juice.
• The volume of  lemon juice in the plastic container = (         ) glassful of lemon juice.

13.  Ask and answer activity:

Questions:

• The jug holds (  more / less   ) lemon juice than the bottle.
• The bottle holds (   more / less  ) lemon juice than the jug.
• The plastic container holds (   more / less  ) lemon juice than the jug.

14.  Students will be rewarded with drinks and some sweets after the activities.

15.  Distribute worksheets to student. ( Appendix 2 and 3 )  


Appendix :

      Appendix 1

 

Appendix 2

Appendix 3

Year 2 Units 10 : Volume of Liquid ( High Achievers )

Year 2
Unit 10  : Volume of Liquid

Teaching Activity 1 : High Achievers Students

Learning Outcomes:

1.      Understand and use the vocabulary related to volume of liquid.

2.      To compare the volume of liquid using non-standard units.

3.      To measure the volume of liquid using standard units.

Materials :

• 1.      Three similar size glasses
• 2.      Two containers of different sizes
• 3.      Two similar size cups
• 4.      A bottle of orange juice
• 5.      Measuring cylinder
• 6.      Video clips
• 7.      Manila cards
• 8.      Cartoon paper clips

                                                                            

Vocabulary :

Empty , Half Full , Full , Less , More , Same amount of

Prosedures :

1.      Set induction :

a)      Teacher show three glasses filled with orange juice.

b)      Invite one student to drink half a glass of orange juice.

c)      Invite another student to finish a glass of orange juice.

d)     Teacher place the three glasses together to show the volume of the drinks.

e)      Teacher asks the student about the volume of the orange juice in the three glasses.

2.      Activity:

Introduce the vocabulary according to the glasses and ask student to read loudly.

a)      Empty

b)      Half full

c)      Full

3.       Invite students fill the plastic cup according by Empty, Half Full and Empty.

4.      Students be quite and watch video clip." Measuring Capacity "

5.      Tell students are having group activities now.

6.      Divide the class into groups and appoint one student in the group to be the    

recorder.

7.      Teacher fill same volume of  liquid in two different sizes of containers :

Set 1:

Container  A

Container  B

8.      Teacher fill different volume of liquid into two similar sizes of  cups.

Set 2:

Glass A

Glass B

9.      Teacher gives each group two sets of containers ( Set 1 and Set 2 ).

Set 1

Set 2

10.  Students compare the volume of liquid .

11.  Student measure the volume of liquid in each set by using measuring cylinder.

Set 1

Set 2

12.  Students have a discussion among their group members and make a conclusion about Set 1 and Set 2.

13.  Student record their findings in the following table.

Glass	Measurement (ml)	Tick the conclusion:
Container A	(            )	Container A holds same amount of water as Container B.                                                                                                                                                           (      ) Container A holds more water than Container B.     (      )
Container  B	(            )	Container B holds same amount of water as Container A.                                                                                   (      ) Container B holds more water than Container A.     (      )
Glass A	(            )	Glass A holds more water than Glass B.                  (      ) Glass A holds less water than Glass B.                    (      )
Glass B	(            )	Glass B holds more water than Glass A.                  (      ) Glass B holds less water than Glass A.                    (      )

14.  Teacher asks student to read out their findings.

15.  The most cooperative group with all the correct answers is rewarded.

16.  Teacher show a video games  “ Liquid Measure Walkthrough “and encourage them to enjoy the game at the free time.

17.  Teacher ask student to summarize the lesson.
18.Distribute the worksheet to the student.( Appendix 1 ).

Appendix 1 :