Measurement

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What is measurement?

Back

Measurement is the process of determining the size, length, or amount of something using standard units.

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What unit is commonly used to measure small lengths?

Back

Inches are commonly used to measure small lengths.

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How many inches are in a foot?

Back

There are 12 inches in a foot.

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What does it mean to round a number?

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Rounding a number means adjusting it to the nearest whole number or a specified place value.

Front

If something is 2.5 inches long, how would you round it?

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You would round it up to 3 inches.

Front

What is the length of a standard paper clip?

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A standard paper clip is usually about 1 inch long.

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How do you determine which number is closer when measuring?

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You compare the measurement to the two options and see which one it is nearer to.

Front

If a spoon is at the halfway mark between 3 inches and 4 inches, what would you say its length is?

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You would say it is 4 inches, rounding up.

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What is the length of a line that measures exactly 2 inches?

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The line is 2 inches long.

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If an object does not reach the halfway mark of 2 inches, what could its length be?

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Its length could be 1 inch.