Capacity KS2/Second Level Anchor Charts

A bright and engaging set of 8 Capacity Anchor Charts designed for pupils working within Second Level Curriculum for Excellence.

This resource supports learners in developing confidence with measuring, reading, comparing, estimating and converting capacity through clear explanations, visual examples and real-life contexts.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?
What is capacity?
Units of capacity
Measuring capacity
Reading scales
Converting millilitres and litres
Comparing and ordering capacity
Estimating capacity
Capacity problem solving

SKILLS COVERED:
Understanding what capacity means
Choosing appropriate units
Using millilitres and litres
Understanding that 1000 ml = 1 litre
Measuring liquid accurately
Reading measuring jugs and scales
Reading intervals on a scale
Converting millilitres to litres
Converting litres to millilitres
Comparing different capacities
Ordering capacities from smallest to greatest
Estimating sensible capacities
Solving real-life capacity problems
Checking whether answers are reasonable

EACH POSTER INCLUDES:
Child-friendly explanations
Colourful visual examples
Worked examples
Key vocabulary
Conversion facts
Practical tips
Real-life contexts
Try it questions

PERFECT FOR:
P5-P7
Second Level Numeracy and Mathematics
Whole-class teaching
Maths working walls
Guided maths
Revision and consolidation
Independent learning
Maths reference folders

The posters help pupils connect capacity skills with everyday situations such as bottles, jugs, cups, buckets and other familiar containers.

The consistent colourful design makes the set ideal for displaying throughout a capacity topic or introducing individual posters alongside lessons.

Curriculum: Curriculum for Excellence
Level: Second Level
Subject: Numeracy and Mathematics
Topic: Capacity
Pages: 8

A practical and visual classroom resource for helping Second Level learners build confidence with capacity and measurement.