Determining the Length Using Measuring Tools
T.I.P.S.
Students need to determine the length to the nearest inch, foot, or yard on a ruler, yardstick, or measuring tape, and to the nearest centimeter or meter when measuring with a ruler, meter stick, or measuring tape.
Example
Jack and Jill both measured a new pencil with their centimeter ruler. Jack said it was about 17 centimeters long while Jill said it was 18 centimeters long. Who was correct and how do you know?
Digital Tools
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Area Shape Shoot
Shape Surveyor
Zoo Designer
Measure It
Estimating Length
Measuring Games
Resources
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2.9 Geometry and measurement. The student applies mathematical process standards to select and use units to describe length, area, and time. The student is expected to: (D) determine the length of an object to the nearest marked unit using rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, or measuring tapesFeedback
