ITP Ruler
This ITP has been remade so that it will work in modern browsers. It will remain free to use.
This ITP displays an on-screen ruler you can use to measure lines and the sides of shapes. There is a choice of rulers and five screens to use to demonstrate measuring length. You can draw your own lines and shapes or select those that are available on the ITP. The ITP can be used to demonstrate how to use measure using different rulers. The ITP can be used to compare lengths and the perimeters of shapes and to support children’s understanding of scale. You can develop their ability to estimate length against a given scale and use the ruler to check the accuracy and demonstrate what to the nearest half and whole unit means.
Game Objectives
New Maths Curriculum:
Year 2: Compare and order lengths, mass, volume/capacity and record the results using >, < and =
Year 2: Read relevant scales to the nearest numbered unit
Year 3: Measure, compare, add and subtract: lengths (m/cm/mm); mass (kg/g); volume/capacity (l/ml)
Year 4: Estimate, compare and calculate different measures, including money in pounds and pence
KS2 Primary Framework:
Year 3:
Year 4:
Year 5
Interpret a reading that lies between two unnumbered divisions on a scale (Block C and Block D)