Nonstandard Measurement Flashcard

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What is nonstandard measurement?

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Nonstandard measurement uses everyday objects to measure length, like pencils or apples.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

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What does 'shortest' mean?

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Shortest means having the least length compared to other objects.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

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What does 'longer' mean?

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Longer means having more length compared to another object.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

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How do you compare lengths?

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You can compare lengths by placing objects side by side or using a measuring tool.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.4

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What is an example of a nonstandard unit?

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An example of a nonstandard unit is using a pencil to measure something.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

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How many apples can fit in a pencil's length?

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You can measure how many apples fit in the length of a pencil to understand its size.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

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What does it mean to arrange objects by length?

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Arranging objects by length means putting them in order from shortest to longest.

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CCSS.1.MD.A.1

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What is the purpose of measuring?

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The purpose of measuring is to find out how long or big something is.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.1

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What is a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a shape with four sides and opposite sides that are equal in length.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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What is an arrow in measurement?

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An arrow in measurement can represent a line or length that needs to be compared.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3