Measurement with Rulers - whole, half, and quarter inch

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What is a ruler used for?

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A ruler is used to measure length or distance.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.1

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What does it mean to measure in inches?

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Measuring in inches means using a unit of length that is equal to 1/12 of a foot.

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How many quarters are in one inch?

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There are four quarters in one inch.

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What is a half inch?

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A half inch is equal to 1/2 of an inch, or 0.5 inches.

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If a ruler shows 6 inches, how many half inches are there?

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There are 12 half inches in 6 inches.

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What is the measurement of 5 1/2 inches in quarters?

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5 1/2 inches is equal to 22 quarters.

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CCSS.5.MD.A.1

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How do you read a ruler?

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You read a ruler by looking at the markings and counting the inches, half inches, and quarter inches.

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What is the difference between 5 inches and 5 1/2 inches?

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The difference is 1/2 inch.

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If an object measures 8 1/4 inches, how many eighths is that?

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8 1/4 inches is equal to 33 eighths.

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What is the smallest measurement on a standard ruler?

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The smallest measurement on a standard ruler is 1/16 of an inch.

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