Volume KS2/Second Level Anchor Charts

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

This resource supports learners in developing confidence with understanding, calculating and applying volume through clear explanations, visual models and
worked examples.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?
What is volume?
Cubic units
Finding the volume of a cuboid
Finding the volume of a cube
Units of volume
Counting cubes
Volume of compound shapes
Volume in real life

SKILLS COVERED:
Understanding volume as the amount of 3D space inside a solid shape
Using cubic units
Understanding cm³, m³ and other cubic units
Finding volume by counting cubes
Using length x width x height
Finding the volume of cuboids
Finding the volume of cubes
Choosing appropriate units
Splitting compound shapes into smaller cuboids
Adding volumes together
Applying volume to real-life contexts
Checking that answers include the correct cubic unit

EACH POSTER INCLUDES:
Child-friendly explanations
Colourful visual models
Step-by-step worked examples
Key vocabulary
Volume formulas
Helpful reminders
Practical strategies
Real-life examples

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 move from understanding volume visually through counting unit cubes to confidently using formulas and solving more challenging compound shape problems.

Real-life examples such as boxes, rooms and tanks help learners understand how volume is used beyond the classroom.

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

A practical and colourful classroom resource for helping Second Level learners build confidence with volume and 3D measurement.