Measurement Basics
Name 1 tool we can use to measure.
ruler, yardstick, meterstick or measuring tape
What is the smallest unit of Customary measurement?
inches
What is the smallest unit of metric measurement?
centimeters
Which is bigger: 10 inches or 10 centimeters
10 inches
If the bigger number is on the ________ go next door and get _______ more!
floor; ten
What are the 2 types of measurement? (brands)
Customary and Metric
How many inches are in a foot?
12 inches
How many centimeters are in 2 meters?
200
I have a pencil that is 6 inches long and a pen that is 8 inches long. How much longer is the pen than the pencil?
2 inches
Which number is in the tens place of 89?
8
How many feet are in 1 ruler?
1 foot!
How many feet are in 2 yards?
6 feet
Which metric unit of measurement is about as long as a yard?
meter
Kip's bed is 4 feet long. Romeo's bed is 2 meters long. Which bed is longer?
Romeo's bed
If more than ______ can be found, one goes up and the rest go down.
nine
Which tool would be best to measure a swimming pool?
measuring tape
Estimate: how many feet tall is our classroom door?
6-8
Which is smaller: a centimeter or an inch?
I need 19 inches of ribbon to make a bow. I have 3 inches of red ribbon and 11 inches of blue. How many more inches do I need in order to make a bow?
5 inches
Add 46 + 28
74
Estimate the length of the Smart Board in inches
Anything from 48-72
Which customary tool and unit would be best to measure a bus?
measuring tape and yards
About how many meters long is our classroom wall?
6-8
My picture is 32 centimeters long. My brother's picture is 14 centimeters shorter than mine. How long is my brother's picture?
18 centimeters
33