Measuring Inches and Half Inches
Grade 3rd Grade · Math · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can measure objects to the nearest inch and half inch using a ruler.
Warm-Up Video
Math with Mr. J · 7:02
Measuring to the Nearest 1/2 Inch | How to Use a Ruler | Math with Mr. J
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When measuring with a ruler, always line up the left end of the object with the zero mark on the ruler.
- 2
The small lines in between the whole inch marks represent half inches, and the longest of these lines is typically the ½ inch mark.
- 3
When measuring to the nearest half inch, the measurement will either land on a whole inch mark or a ½ inch mark.
Practice Questions
9 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Measure the length of the line below to the nearest half inch using a ruler. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Line starts at 0 inches and ends between 4 and 5 inches, exactly on the half-inch mark)”
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