Nonstandard measurement

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What is nonstandard measurement?

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Nonstandard measurement is a way of measuring things using objects that are not standard units, like using a pencil or a shoe to measure length.

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Give an example of a nonstandard unit of measurement.

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An example of a nonstandard unit of measurement is using a paperclip to measure the length of a table.

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Why do we use nonstandard measurement?

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We use nonstandard measurement to help us understand size and length using everyday objects.

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What is the length of a pencil in paperclips?

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If a pencil is 5 paperclips long, we can say the pencil's length is 5 paperclips.

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How can you measure the height of a book using your hand?

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You can stack your hand on top of the book and count how many hands tall the book is.

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What is a standard unit of measurement?

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A standard unit of measurement is a fixed quantity used to measure things, like inches, feet, or centimeters.

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How do you compare lengths using nonstandard measurement?

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You can compare lengths by measuring both objects with the same nonstandard unit, like using the same toy blocks.

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What is the width of a door in shoes?

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If a door is 3 shoes wide, we can say the width of the door is 3 shoes.

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Can you measure weight using nonstandard units?

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Yes, you can use nonstandard units like using apples to measure how heavy something is.

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What is the height of a chair in blocks?

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If a chair is 4 blocks tall, we can say the height of the chair is 4 blocks.