Vocabulary Review
Select the tool
Relating measurement
Estimating Length
True or False
100
A ruler has 12 ____________.
inches
100
What tool would you use to measure a toothbrush?
ruler, thermometer, scale
ruler
100
A pencil is measured in inches and centimeters. Will the measurement have more inches or centimeters?
centimenters
100
Which everyday item can you use to measure the length of a laptop computer?
paper clip or broom?
paper clip
100
I can use different units when I'm measuring an object.
False. We use one unit the whole time.
200
Is the size of an object or distance from one point to the other.
length
200
Which of these can we use to measure how long a book is: a crayon or a string?
A string.
200
Units of measurement that aren't typically used, such as a pencil, an arm, a toothpick, or a shoe.
Nonstandard units of measurement.
200
Look at the instrument and the paper clips used to measure it.
Each paper clip is about 1 inch long. How long is the instrument. Estimate the length.
about 8 inches
200
We use centimeters to measure weight.
False. We use centimeters to measure length.
300
To find a number close to an exact amount means to _____________.
estimate
300
What tool would be best to measure the length of a pencil box?
ruler, paper clips, marbles
ruler
300
How do we know if something is longer or shorter?
We can compare their lengths.
300
Which item can be used to measure the length of a pair of scissors?
inch cube, counters, feet or pencil?
inch cube
300
No gaps or overlap when I'm measuring an object.
True.
400
Inches are a ________ of measurement.
unit
400
What can we use to measure the length of a pencil: building blocks or paper clip?
Paper clips.
400
If a toy car is longer than a toy truck, what can we say about their length?
The toy car is longer than the toy truck. The toy truck is shorter than the toy car.
400
The paint is 8 cubes long.
400
A ruler can be use to measure in centimeters.
True.
500
The length of a paper clip is about one __________.
Inch
500
What is an example of a standard measuring tool? and why do we use standard measurements units?
A ruler (scale, measuring cup, thermometer). Standard units are use in measurement for more accuracy.
500
If a pencil is 15 centimeters long an a marker is 10 centimeters long, which one is longer.
The pencil is longer.
500
Look at the marker and the paper clips.
The length of a paper clip is about 1 inch. How long is the marker? Estimate the length.
about 5 inches.
500
I can use my feet to measure the length of a carpet.
True.