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Measuring
Nonstandard Measuring
Critical Thinking
100

What type of measurement tells us how wide the object is?

Width

100

Tools we use for nonstandard measurements have to be the same...

 size

100
Would it be appropriate to measure a sticky note with a ruler? Why or why not?

No. The ruler is longer than the sticky note.

200

What type of measurement tells us how tall the object is?

Height
200

How do objects need to be lined up to measure correctly?

No gaps or overlaps

200
Explain how you would measure the carpet with your feet.

start at the end, no gaps or overlaps, go to the end

300

What type of measurement tells us how long the object is?

Length

300

Where do we line up the object we are measuring and our measuring tool?

End lined up with end

300
Which non standard unit of measurement would be better to measure a desk? Paper clips or a ruler Explain why

Paper clips...its a non standard unit

400

What is one tool we can use for standard measurement?

a ruler

400

What is a gap?

Space left between measurements

400

Explain how to measure a book using a glue stick

start at the end, no gaps or overlaps, go to the end

500

What is another tool used to measure using a standard unit of measuring?

a tape measure

500

What are overlaps?

Laying objects over or on top of each other when measuring

500

List 5 nonstandard units of measurements

sticky notes, string, straws, pennies, paper clips, pens...