Measurement Concepts and Comparisons

Front

What is a special way to measure that everyone agrees on, like inches or liters?

Back

Standard unit

Front

What is a way to measure using everyday things, like blocks or paper clips?

Back

Non-standard unit

Front

Which is bigger: a foot or a yard?

Back

Yard

Front

What is a smart guess about how big, long, or heavy something is?

Back

Estimate

Front

What is a word or number we use to measure something, like inches or centimeters?

Back

Unit

Front

What do we call a measurement that is not based on a standard unit?

Back

Non-standard unit

Front

What is the process of determining the size, length, or amount of something?

Back

Measurement

Front

What is the term for a rough calculation of a quantity?

Back

Estimate

Front

What unit is commonly used to measure length in the metric system?

Back

Centimeter

Front

What is the relationship between inches and feet?

Back

12 inches = 1 foot