Nonstandard measurement

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What is nonstandard measurement?

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Nonstandard measurement is a way to measure things using objects that are not standard units, like using blocks or hands.

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What can you use to measure length?

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You can use cubes, paper clips, or your own hand to measure length.

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How do you compare lengths?

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You can compare lengths by placing the objects next to each other and seeing which one is longer or shorter.

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What does it mean if one object is longer than another?

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It means that the first object takes up more space from one end to the other than the second object.

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If a pencil is shorter than a ruler, what can we say?

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We can say that the ruler is longer than the pencil.

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How many cubes are needed to measure a pencil if it takes 3 cubes?

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3 cubes.

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What is the longest object?

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The longest object is the one that stretches the farthest from one end to the other.

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If you have 4 blocks and 2 blocks, which is more?

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4 blocks is more than 2 blocks.

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What does heavier mean?

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Heavier means that an object weighs more than another object.

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If a pencil is heavier than an apple, what can we say?

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We can say that the pencil weighs more than the apple.