Common measures MSS1/L1.5

Skills, knowledge and understanding		Example
Adults should be taught to:
5 .	read, estimate, measure and compare distance	Find the distance between two cities using a road map or mileage chart.
	know that distance is measured in miles or kilometres
	understand and use a mileage chart
	know how to use a simple scale to estimate distance on a road map

Sample activities

In discussion, estimate the distances between different towns and cities. Look at the distances on a road map and use the mileage chart in a road atlas to find the actual distances.
Use mileage charts to find the distances between different towns and cities.
Find a local map on line (e.g. www.streetmap.co.uk and enter postcode) and use the scale to estimate the distance from home to a landmark such as a station, hospital, school, etc.
Work out the total distances for delivery vans, district nurse, health visitor, etc. from a list of calls, using a local map, or mileage chart.

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