Measuring Objects with Candy Corn

The video tutorial introduces the concept of measurement, focusing on non-standard tools like candy corn. It demonstrates how to measure objects accurately by aligning tools correctly, ensuring no gaps, and maintaining consistent sizes. The tutorial concludes with a practical example using a Hershey's bar to reinforce the measurement rules.

What is measurement?

• The weight of an object

• The size, length, or amount of something

• The color of an object

• The shape of an object

Which of the following is NOT a non-standard measurement tool?

• Ruler

• Candy corn

• Paperclips

• Erasers

What was the initial problem when measuring the KitKat bar with candy corn?

• The KitKat bar was too long

• The candy corn were too big

• The candy corn were in different directions

• The candy corn were not the same size

What was the second issue identified when measuring the KitKat bar?

• The candy corn were overlapping

• The candy corn were too small

• The KitKat bar was too short

• The candy corn were not touching

Which of the following is NOT a rule of measurement using candy corn?

• Candy corn must be facing the same direction

• Candy corn must be lined up from the beginning to the end of the object

• Candy corn must be the same size

• There can be gaps between the candy corn

Why is it important for the candy corn to be the same size when measuring?

• To use fewer candy corn

• To make the measurement faster

• To ensure the measurement is accurate

• To make the measurement look neat

What is the first step in measuring an object with candy corn?

• Lining up the candy corn from the beginning of the object

• Placing the candy corn in different directions

• Ensuring the candy corn are the same size

• Making sure there are no gaps

What should you do if there are gaps between the candy corn when measuring?

• Add more candy corn

• Ignore the gaps

• Start over and ensure there are no gaps

• Use a different measurement tool

Why is it important for the candy corn to be facing the same direction?

• To make the measurement faster

• To ensure the measurement is accurate

• To use fewer candy corn

• To make the measurement look pretty

How many candy corns long was the Hershey's bar?

• Seven

• Six

• Five

• Four