Scale Pointers

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a learning activity where students are presented with blank analog weighing scales and a corresponding weight in kilograms for each. The students’ task is to draw the pointer on each scale to accurately reflect the weight provided beside it. The weights vary from whole numbers to decimal numbers, such as 3 kg, 7 kg, and 2.5 kg, offering a range of measurements. This task requires students to understand and visualize where the pointer would be positioned for each given weight.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to interpret and represent weights on an analog scale in the metric system. It helps to familiarize them with kilograms as a unit of mass and challenges them to think about how different weights are indicated on a physical scale. By drawing the pointers, students practice the practical application of their knowledge of the metric system. This activity also aids in developing fine motor skills and attention to detail, as precision is required to place the pointer correctly.