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Using Measuring Tools

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The student must be able to use measuring tools that reinforce continuous length from start to end to measure the length of objects. Students must be able to explain their thinking.

Example

Measure the width of a desk with a strip of adding machine tape or strips of newspaper. Use pictures and words to explain how you measured the desk. 

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   Possible Solutions 

Digital Tools

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Measure

The Ruler Game Hop to It How Big Are You? 

Resources

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TEKS

1.7 Geometry and measurement. The student applies mathematical process standards to select and use units to describe length and time. The student is expected to:

(A) use measuring tools to measure the length of objects to reinforce the continuous nature of linear measurement

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