Measurement and Estimation Worksheet

Can he estimate the distance between lines on the field or is an exact measurement needed? What unit will he use to measure the distance between lines?

• Can he estimate the distance between lines on the field or is an exact measurement needed?

• He must use a ruler to measure the distance.

• He can use a measuring tape for exact measurement.

• He can use a laser distance measurer.

Can she estimate the weight of the ham or is an exact weight necessary? What unit will be used to measure the weight of the ham?

• Can she estimate the weight of the ham or is an exact weight necessary?

• Is the weight of the ham more than 5 kg?

• Should the ham be weighed in pounds or ounces?

• Does the ham need to be weighed on a digital scale?

Robby's mom is filling the bathtub for him to take a bath. Does she need an exact measurement or an estimate of the water she will use to fill the tub? ___________ Which of the following units would be best to measure the volume of water in the bathtub?

• cup

• pint

• quart

• gallon

Mr. Sanders is measuring the length of a swimming pool. What unit of measure best measures the length of the swimming pool?

• meters

• inches

• gallons

• kilograms

Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States. Which unit of measurement would be best to use to find out how deep the lake is?

• cups

• feet

• gallons

• centimeters

Which of the following units would be best to measure the amount of milk in a bowl of cereal?

• liter

• quart

• cup

• gallon

When provided the opportunity to measure objects to the nearest 1/2 inch, inch, foot, yard, centimeter and meter, the student can do so accurately.

• True

• False

The student can accurately measure weight/mass in U.S. Customary (pound) and metric (kilogram) units.

• Yes

• No

When provided the opportunity to measure to the nearest cup, pint, quart, gallon, and liter, the student can do so accurately: (check the box)

• Yes, the student can measure accurately.

• No, the student cannot measure accurately.

Which measurement is closest to the length of the sticker?

• 4 inches

• 2 1/2 inches

• 2 inches

• 1 1/2 inches