Measuring and estimating lengths

Measure the pencil in the picture to the nearest half!

• 6 inches

• 5 1/2 inches

• 6 4/8 inches

• 7 inches

How long is the object?

• 2 in.

• 4 in.

• 3 in.

• 1 in.

Measure to the nearest eighth inch.

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Mathematical Equivalence

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Which is the better estimate for the length of a car?

• 12 miles

• 12 feet

Select all the objects below that are not measured correctly with the tiles.

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Bicycle

• 10 inches

• 1 yard

• 3 yards

• 3 inches

Use the spoon and ruler below. What is the length of the spoon in inches?

• 1 inch

• 5 inches

• 6 inches

• 7 inches

^{How long is the paper clip?}

• 1 inch
• 3 inches
• 2 inches

Choose the better estimate for the width of your hand.

• 4 inches

• 40 feet

How many paper clips does this pencil measure?

• 4 paper clips

• 5 paper clips

• 3 paper clips

• 6 paper clips