Measuring and Plotting Pencil Lengths

What is the purpose of dividing each inch into quarter inches on a ruler?

• To make the ruler longer

• To confuse the user

• To measure lengths more accurately

• To make the ruler look more complex

If a pencil measures exactly halfway between one and two inches, what is its length?

• One inch

• Two inches

• One and a half inches

• Two and a half inches

Where should you place an 'X' on a line plot for a pencil measuring two inches?

• Above the two-inch mark

• Above the three-inch mark

• Above the one and a half-inch mark

• Above the one-inch mark

What should you do if two pencils have the same length on a line plot?

• Place an 'X' above the first 'X'

• Place an 'X' next to the first 'X'

• Ignore the second pencil

• Erase the first 'X' and place a new one

Why is it important to measure items to the nearest quarter inch?

• To ensure precision in measurements

• To make the task more challenging

• To use up more paper

• To make the process faster