Exploring Non-Standard Measurement Through a Fun Maths Story

Albert and Wonder discover a large shoe in the yard and decide to make it their clubhouse. They measure the shoe using various methods, including mouse feet, cheese sticks, and paperclips, to ensure it fits in their playroom. After successfully transporting the shoe, they encounter Groucho the cat, but manage to bring the shoe home. They set it up as a clubhouse and add a 'No Cats Allowed' sign, completing their project.

What did Albert and Wonder initially plan to do with the shoe?

• Sell it

• Give it to Groucho

• Throw it away

• Make it their clubhouse

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Why did Albert and Wonder need to measure the shoe?

• To build a box for it

• To compare it with other shoes

• To ensure it fits in the playroom

• To mail it to someone

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What was the first method Albert used to measure the shoe?

• His feet

• Paperclips

• A ruler

• Cheese sticks

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Why did Albert and Wonder get different measurements with their feet?

• Wonder's feet are bigger

• Albert counted wrong

• The shoe changed size

• They measured at different times

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What measurement unit did Albert finally use that worked?

• Leaves

• Paperclips

• Cheese sticks

• Mouse tails

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How did Albert and Wonder transport the shoe to their home?

• They dragged it

• They carried it together

• They asked Groucho to help

• They used a cart

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What obstacle did Albert and Wonder face while transporting the shoe?

• The shoe broke in half

• Groucho chased them

• They lost their way

• It started to rain

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What did Albert and Wonder do after getting the shoe into the playroom?

• They gave it to Groucho

• They celebrated

• They took a nap inside

• They painted it

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What did Wonder add to the shoe to finalize their clubhouse?

• A flag

• A sign saying 'No Cats Allowed'

• A window

• A door

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How did Albert and Wonder feel about their new clubhouse?

• Disappointed

• Indifferent

• Happy and proud

• Worried it wouldn't last

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