Measuring with Cubes Activity

Cube measurement cards ask how many interlocking cubes long classroom items are, from a pencil and crayon to a desk, a window and a computer screen, with worksheets for recording answers.
Year levels
Years 1–3
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Updated Oct 19, 2026

Subject
Measurements, Maths
Topic
Measuring Length Activities, Measuring Activity
Resource types
Activities
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Australian Curriculum content descriptions
AC9M1M02 — measure the length of shapes and objects using informal units, recognising that units…

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About this resource

This Measuring with Cubes Activity is a great way for students to practise their measuring skills. Using the cubes, they can measure common classroom items like desks, chalkboards, and more. This is a great activity for teachers who want to help their students practise their measurement skills.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Measure length using cubes as a non-standard unit

Teaching tips

  • Interlocking cubes are needed, and several cards cover large items such as the teacher's desk and a window, so plan a generous supply.

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Australian Curriculum (Version 9.0)

Australian Curriculum content descriptions

Australian Curriculum content descriptions

  • AC9M1M02 — measure the length of shapes and objects using informal units, recognising that units need to be uniform and used end-to-end

Core concepts

  • Non-standard units

  • Length

  • Measurement

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