Chapter 11 Math Vocabulary Review

What is an estimate?

• To find a number close to an exact number.

• To find length using standard or nonstandard units.

• A metric unit for measuring length.

• How long or how far away something is.

What is a centimeter?

• A customary unit for measuring length. 12 inches = 1 foot

• A metric unit for measuring length.

• A customary unit for measuring length. 1 foot = 12 inches

• A metric unit for measuring length. 1 meter =100 centimeter

What is an inch?

• A customary unit for measuring length. 12 inches = 1 foot

• A metric unit for measuring length.

• A customary unit for measuring length. 1 foot = 12 inches

• A metric unit for measuring length. 1 meter =100 centimeter

What is a meter?

• A customary unit for measuring length. 12 inches = 1 foot

• A metric unit for measuring length.

• A customary unit for measuring length. 1 foot = 12 inches

• A metric unit for measuring length. 1 meter =100 centimeter

What is a foot?

• A customary unit for measuring length. 12 inches = 1 foot

• A customary unit for measuring length. 1 yard = 3 feet or 36 inches

• A customary unit for measuring length. 1 foot = 12 inches

• A metric unit for measuring length. 1 meter =100 centimeter

What is a yard?

• A customary unit for measuring length. 12 inches = 1 foot

• A customary unit for measuring length. 1 yard = 3 feet or 36 inches

• A customary unit for measuring length. 1 foot = 12 inches

• A metric unit for measuring length. 1 meter =100 centimeter

What is length?

• To find length using standard or nonstandard units.

• To find a number close to an exact amount.

• How long or how far away something is.

• A metric unit for measuring length.

What does it mean to measure?

• To find length using standard or nonstandard units.

• To find a number close to an exact amount.

• How long or how far away something is.

• A metric unit for measuring length.

What would I use to measure a swing set?

• A ruler

• A yard stick

• A tape measure

• A meter stick

What is the length of the crayon?

• 3 cm

• 3 m

• 3 in.

• 3 yds.