Nonstandard Measurement

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What is nonstandard measurement?

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Nonstandard measurement is a way of measuring objects using units that are not fixed, such as cubes, hands, or feet.

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What does 'longest' mean?

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'Longest' describes the measurement of an object that has the greatest length compared to others.

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How do you measure height using cubes?

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You stack cubes vertically until they reach the top of the object to find out how many cubes high it is.

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What is the meaning of 'shortest'?

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'Shortest' describes the measurement of an object that has the least length compared to others.

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If a flower is 5 cubes high, how do you express that?

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You say the flower is 5 cubes high.

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What does 'tallest' mean?

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'Tallest' describes the measurement of an object that has the greatest height compared to others.

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How many jars does this boy measure if he counts 5 jars?

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The boy measures 5 jars.

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What is the purpose of using nonstandard units?

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Nonstandard units help us measure objects in a way that is easy to understand and relate to.

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If a foot measures 12 jelly beans, how do you express that?

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You say the foot measures 12 jelly beans.

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What does 'middle' mean in measurement?

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'Middle' refers to the measurement that is neither the longest nor the shortest, but in between.