To measure lengths using non-standard units (Part 2)
To measure lengths using non-standard units (Part 2)
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will explore measuring a range of objects using non-standard units such as pencils, paper clips or lego bricks.
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which of these is a non-standard unit of measuring?
ruler
weighing scales
Q2.
Which object is shorter?
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Book
Q3.
Which object is the longest?
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Book
Chair
Q4.
Which object is the shortest?
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Chair
TV
Q5.
Which object is the tallest?
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Paper
Table
Q6.
Which object is the shortest?
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Door
Table
3 Questions
Q1.
What is an estimate?
counting
the result
Q2.
Which one of these is a non-standard unit of measure? Image source: Pixabay
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measuring tape
Q3.
Which object is the longest?
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pencil