KS1 Capacity: Full, Half-Full, Empty Worksheet

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Year 2 maths worksheet on capacity — comparing containers, ml/litres, and a kitchen-measuring Explorer Task.

Format: Printable / PDF
Subject: Mathematics
Level: Key Stage 1
Typical time: 15 minutes
Length: 2 pages

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Read the title and learning focus together. Ask the learner to identify the understanding, vocabulary or technique they may need. Scan each sample and identify action words, values, signals, conditions or new terms. Agree a manageable time window, remove distractions and collect appropriate tools such as paper, pencil, ruler, coloured pens, calculator, headphones or a device. Encourage an self-directed first attempt so the response indicates firm understanding and doubt. A short pause often supports recall better than an instant answer.

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Invite the learner to restate the task in their own words. They can underline necessary information, break a larger problem into smaller steps, make a representation, arrange details, compose a sentence or describe a planned method. Ask why their approach fits and whether another method could work. When work stops, provide a staged hint: state again the goal, point towards a related example, narrow the choice, then model only the next step. Return ownership straight afterwards. Spoken reasoning exposes confusions and practises accurate subject language.

Check accuracy and understanding

Compare the attempt with shown answer guidance after sustained effort. Inspect more than the final response: review the method, explanation, units, details, sequence, spelling or presentation where related. Ask the learner to locate the first point where their reasoning changed path. Complete corrections actively in a different colour or new space, followed by a short note of the improvement. For a correct answer, request support and one self-directed check. This separates secure understanding from guessing while building accuracy, reflection and careful working habits.

Consolidate and extend

Finish with retrieval from memory. Cover the example and ask for the main idea, process or fact again. Create one small variation by changing a value, condition, example, viewpoint or level of support while keeping the learning focus. Invite the learner to write a comparable question and supply checking guidance. Record one success and one precise next step, perhaps returning to terminology, practising a calculation, adding details or developing clarity. Recheck that target afterwards in the week because spaced review gives better information than instant repetition.

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What you’ll learn

Use this Printable / PDF to practise and consolidate Mathematics knowledge and skills at Key Stage 1. Return to it as often as your access allows to build confidence and fluency.

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1. A bottle holds 1 litre. You pour out 500 ml. How much is left? [2]
1. Two cups each hold 250 ml. Together, do they fill a 500 ml bottle? [2]
1. Which holds more, a cup or a bucket? [1]
2. Smallest first: 1 l jug; 200 ml cup; 300 ml mug. [1]
2. half a litre = ___ ml [1]

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Year 2 maths worksheet on capacity — comparing containers, ml/litres, and a kitchen-measuring Explorer Task.

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