4 Summary

In studying this unit you have explored what is the same and what is different about capacity and volume. You have considered how the activity of ‘compare and contrast’ allows students to discover and understand mathematical properties and subtle differences.

Requirements for teaching from NCF (2005) and NCFTE (2009) were used as ambitious goals.

Pause for thought Identify three ideas that you have used in this unit that would work when teaching other topics. Make a note of two topics that you have to teach soon where those ideas can be used with some small adjustments.