NonStandard Measuremnet

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What is non-standard measurement?

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Non-standard measurement uses everyday objects to measure things instead of using standard units like inches or centimeters.

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What can you use to measure the height of a bookshelf?

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You can use objects like books, blocks, or even a pencil to measure the height of a bookshelf.

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If a pencil is 10 beans long, how can you measure it?

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You can line up beans next to the pencil to see how many beans it takes to match the length.

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How many marbles long is a comb if it measures 7 marbles?

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The comb is 7 marbles long.

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Which is shorter: a spoon or a pencil?

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The spoon is shorter than the pencil.

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How do you measure the height of a flower and pot together?

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You can use cubes to stack next to the flower and pot to see how many cubes tall they are.

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What is the best way to compare lengths of two objects?

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You can place them next to each other or use a measuring object like a ruler or blocks.

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If a book is 8 cubes long, how many cubes would it take to measure a table that is 10 cubes long?

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It would take 10 cubes to measure the table.

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What is an example of a non-standard unit of measurement?

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An example is using your hand to measure the length of a desk.

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How can you find out how many blocks tall a chair is?

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You can stack blocks next to the chair until they reach the top.