Year 3 Spring Block 4
Year 3 Maths – Spring Block 4: Mass and Capacity
Support children’s understanding of measurement with our Year 3 mass and capacity worksheets, planning and teaching slides. Pupils explore grams, kilograms, millilitres and litres through practical tasks and real-life contexts.
This block is fully aligned with the White Rose Maths small steps for Spring Block 4. Children learn to measure, compare, add and subtract mass and volume using appropriate units and scales. Ideal for building fluency in measuring and problem solving.
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White Rose Small Steps
Week 10
- Explore scales
- Measure mass in grams
- Measure mass (kg and g)
- Find equivalent masses in g and kg
Week 11
- Compare mass
- Add and subtract mass
- Measure capacity and volume (ml)
- Measure capacity and volume (l and ml)
Week 12
- Find equivalent volumes in ml and l
- Compare capacity and volume
- Add and subtract capacity and volume
National Curriculum Objectives
- Measure, compare, add and subtract: lengths (m/cm/mm); mass (kg/g); volume/capacity (l/ml)
Year 3 Spring Block 4: Mass and Capacity – FAQs
What do the Year 3 mass and capacity lessons cover?
This block introduces pupils to measuring, comparing, and calculating mass and capacity using standard metric units. Children learn how to read scales, measure in grams, kilograms, millilitres and litres, and find equivalent values between units. They also solve practical problems using addition and subtraction of mass and volume.
Do the Year 3 mass and capacity worksheets include hands-on learning?
Yes – each lesson is supported by practical measuring activities using real-world objects and classroom equipment. Pupils estimate, measure and record data using appropriate units, helping them gain confidence with both reading scales and applying number facts.
Are the resources aligned with White Rose Maths?
Absolutely – this unit follows the Spring Block 4 small steps from White Rose Maths. Our resources are designed to match the progression exactly, with differentiated worksheets, PowerPoints, and planning tools to support mastery and curriculum coverage.
Can I find a full Year 3 maths plan?
Yes – download our complete Year 3 maths yearly overview to view all blocks, small steps and objectives across the year.
Is subject leader support included?
We offer dedicated maths subject leader resources to support curriculum planning, progression tracking and evidence gathering in measurement and beyond. Ideal for schools following White Rose Maths.
