Measurement preassessment

Which is the best tool to measure the distance around a watermelon?

• measuring tape

• inch ruler

• yardstick

A table is 45 inches long. About how many feet long is the table?

• about 45 feet

• less than 45 feet

• more than 45 feet

Which of these things could be about as long as a yardstick?

• a pen

• a shoe

• a bookshelf

Which is the best estimate for the length of a football?

• 1 inch

• 1 foot

• 1 yard

Use the ruler to measure the fork.

• 5 inches

• 5 yards

• 5 centimeters

Use the ruler to measure the paper clip to the nearest inch.

• 3 inches

• 3 centimeter

• 3 yardstick

• 5 inches

• 5 feet

• 5 yards