Measuring length (age 7+)
Mathematics · Measurement · procedural
Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools such as rulers, yardsticks, metre sticks, and measuring tapes
What mastery looks like
- Choose the most appropriate tool for measuring a given object
- Align the zero mark of a ruler with the end of the object and read the measurement
- Measure lengths in inches, feet, centimetres, and metres using the correct tool
Check your understanding
If Measuring length (age 7+) needs to measure a piece of fabric about 80 cm long, can they pick the right tool — a short ruler or a tape measure — and use it accurately?
Prerequisites
Required first
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