Measurement Blackline Masters

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BASIC MEASURES
Perimeter is the distance around a shape. Add the lengths to find the perimeter: 4 2 4 2 12 The perimeter is 12 units. Area is the number of square units needed to cover a shape. Count the total number of squares in the rectangle above to find its area. Volume is the number of cubes it takes to fill a space. Count the number of cubes to find the volume of the figure. 8 squares cover the rectangle. The area is 8 square units.
There are 16 cubes. The volume is 16 cubic units.
Find each perimeter. Then find each area in square units. 1.

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3.
[10 units; 6 square units]
Find each volume in cubic units. 4. 5.
[6 cubic units]
[8 cubic units]
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Discovering Math, Measurement, Basic Measures...or, In, Around, and About
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BASIC MEASURES
Perimeter is the distance around a shape. Add the lengths to find the perimeter: 3 units 4 units 5 units 12 units The perimeter is 12 units. Area is the number of square units needed to cover a shape exactly. 12 squares cover the rectangle. The area is 12 square units. Volume is the number of unit cubes it takes to fill a space exactly. There are 16 unit cubes. The volume is 16 cubic units. Find each perimeter. 1.
7 units
4 units
5 units
3 units
2.
7 units 3 units
8 units
3.
6 units
6 units 6 units
7 units 6 units
[21 units]
[22 units]
[24 units]
Find the area. 4.
Find the volume. 5.
[12 square units]
[12 cubic units]
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BASIC MEASURES
Perimeter is the distance around a shape. Add the lengths of all the sides to find the perimeter: 12 cm 12 cm 10 cm 34 cm The perimeter is 34 centimeters. Area is the number of square units needed to cover a shape. Multiply the length by the width to find the area of a rectangle. A 9 ft 6 ft 54 sq ft
6 ft 12 cm 12 cm
10 cm
9 ft
The area of the rectangle is 54 square feet. Volume is the number of cubic units it takes to fill a space. Multiply the length by the width by the height to find the volume of a box. V 6 in. 3 in. 5 in. 90 cu. in.
3 in.
5 in.
The volume of the box is 90 cubic inches.

6 in.
Find the perimeter. 1.

14 in. 36 in.
Find the area. 2.

4 ft 7 ft
Find the volume. 3.

2 in. 2 in. 9 in.
[100 in.]
[28 sq ft]
[36 cu in.]
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TOOLS FOR MEASUREMENT

Different tools are used to measure different things. For example: Length Rulers Volume Measuring cups
Temperature Thermometers
Weight Scales
Choose the best tool to measure each item. Write ruler, measuring cup, thermometer, or scale. 1. the temperature outside
2. the length of a ribbon

[ruler]
[thermometer]
3. the weight of a bag of apples

[scale]
4. the amount of milk in a container

[measuring cup]
Which tool was used to make each measurement? Write ruler, measuring cup, thermometer, or scale. 5. The paper is 8 inches long.
[ruler]
6. The cook uses 1 cup of juice.

[measuring cup]
7. The water freezes at 32F.

[thermometer]
8. The cat weighs 10 pounds.

[scale]
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Discovering Math, Measurement, Tools for Measurement...or, Its Instrumental
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Different tools are used to measure different things. For example: Length Rulers, tape measures Volume Measuring cups, measuring spoons
Angle Measure Protractors
Weight or Mass Scales, balances
Choose the best tool to measure each item. Write ruler, tape measure, measuring cup, measuring spoon, protractor, or scale.
1. the width of a door

[ruler or tape measure]
2. the angle of a corner

[protractor]
Which tool was used to make each measurement? Write ruler, measuring cup, protractor, or scale. 3. The cook uses
1 2
cup of milk.
4. The book weighs 10 ounces.

[scale]
[measuring cup]
5. The angle has a measure of 60.

[protractor]
6. The model is 6 inches long.

[ruler]
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The appropriate tool should be used to make a measurement. For example: Length: rulers, yardsticks, tape measures, meter sticks Use rulers for shorter lengths and yardsticks or tape measures for longer lengths. Units of length include inches, feet, yards, centimeters, and meters. measuring spoons, measuring cups, gallon containers Units of volume include cups, gallons, and liters.
Volume:
Angle Measure: protractors An angle opening is measured in degrees. Weight or Mass: scales, balances Units of weight include ounces or pounds. Units of mass include grams or kilograms. Choose the best tool to measure each item. Write ruler, yardstick, tape measure, meter stick, gallon container, measuring cup, measuring spoon, protractor, scale, or balance.
1. an angle of 30
[protractor]
2. the length of a caterpillar

[ruler]
What does each measurement measure? Write length, volume, angle measure, mass, or weight. Then write the tool used to make each measurement. Write ruler, measuring cup, protractor, scale, or balance. 3. Rita bought 3 pounds of apples.
[weight] [scale]
4. The pitcher holds 1 liter of water.

[volume] [measuring cup]
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SIZES OF STANDARD UNITS

Multiply by smaller units per larger unit to convert from a larger unit to a smaller unit. The measurement becomes a greater number of smaller units. Divide by smaller units per larger units to convert from a smaller unit to a larger unit. The measurement becomes a lesser number of larger units Length 12 inches (in.) 2 ft 2 ft 2 ft ? in. 12 in. ft 24 in. 1 foot (ft) 24 in. Weight 16 ounces (oz) 3 lb 3 lb 3 lb Liquid Volume 1 pint (pt) 1 quart (qt) 1 quart (qt) 1 gallon (gal) 2 cups (c) 4 cups (c) 2 pints (pt) 4 qt 12 qt 12 qt 12 qt ? gal 4 qt gal 3 gal 3 gal ? oz 16 oz lb 48 oz 48 oz 1 pound (lb)
Write each missing number. 1. 2 lb

oz [32] c [4] in. [120] qt [4]
2. 3 qt 5. 4 gal 8. 6 c 11. 8 c
pt [6] qt [16] pt [3] qt [2]
3. 4 ft 6. 5 lb 9. 8 qt 12. 5 qt
in. [48] oz [80] gal [2] c [20]
4. 2 pt 7. 10 ft 10. 8 pt CHALLENGE
A melon weighs 2 pounds 5 ounces. Another melon weighs 2 pounds 8 ounces. How many ounces do the two melons weigh in all?
[77 oz]
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Discovering Math, Measurement, Sizes of Standard Units...or, Its the One
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Use equivalent measures to convert standard units. To change from a larger unit to a smaller unit, multiply by smaller units per larger unit. The measurement becomes a greater number of smaller units. To change from a smaller unit to a larger unit, divide by smaller units per larger unit. The measurement becomes a lesser number of larger units. Length 12 inches (in.) 1 foot (ft) 6 ft 5 in. ? in. Think: A foot is a larger unit than an inch. 12 in. 72 in. ft 72 in. 5 in. 77 in. Multiply to convert 6 ft to inches: 6 ft Add to find the total: 6 ft 5 in.
Weight 16 ounces (oz) 1 pound (lb) 48 oz ? lb Think: An ounce is a smaller unit than a pound. There are many ounces in a pound, thus fewer pounds than ounces in the same weight. Divide: 48 oz 48 oz
16 oz lb 3 lb 1 1 1 1
3 lb
Liquid Volume pint (pt) 2 cups (c) 12 pt quart (qt) 4 cups (c) 12 pt quart (qt) 2 pints (pt) 12 pt gallon (gal) 4 qt
? qt 2 pt qt 6 qt
6 qt
Write each missing number. 1. 48 in. 4. 8 lb 7. 12 qt 10. 2 lb 5 oz 12. 6 qt 1 pt ft [4] oz [128] gal [3] oz [37] pt [13] 2. 32 oz 5. 8 ft 8. 120 in. lb [2] in. [96] ft [10] 11. 4 ft 9 in. 13. 3 gal 2 qt 3. 6 gal 6. 5 qt 9. 80 oz in. [57] qt [14]
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qt [24] pt [10] lb [5]
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Use equivalent measures to convert standard units. Multiply by smaller units per larger unit to convert from a larger unit to a smaller unit. The measurrement becomes a greater number of smaller units. Divide by smaller units per larger unit to convert from a smaller unit to a larger unit. The measurement becomes a lesser number of larger units. Length 12 inches (in.) 1 foot (ft) 3 ft 1 yard (yd) 40 in. 40 in. 40 in. ? ft 12 in. 3 R4 ft ft 3 ft 4 in. 1 1 1 1 Weight 16 ounces (oz) 1 pound (lb) 3 3 3
1 2 1 2 1 2
lb lb lb
? oz 16 oz lb 56 oz
7 2
lb
16 oz = 56 oz lb
Liquid Volume pint (pt) 2 cups (c) Sometimes, more than one quart (qt) 4 cups (c) conversion is needed. quart (qt) 2 pints (pt) 3 gal ? cups gallon (gal) 4 qt 3 gal 3 gal 4 qt 12 qt gal 3 gal 12 qt 4 c 48 c qt
Write each missing number. 1. 2 4. 3

1 2 1 4
ft ft
in. [30] in. [39] ft lb yd ft
2. 1 5. 2 in. [2] [11]
3 4 3 4
lb qt
oz [28] c [11] 8. 14 qt 10. 57 in. 12. 85 oz
3. 2 gal 6. 72 in. gal ft lb

[3] [3]
c [32] yd [2] qt [3] [2] in. [4] [9] oz [5] [5] c

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7. 35 in. 9. 60 oz 11. 20 ft 13. 62 in.
oz [3] [12] ft [6] [2] in. [5] [2]
14. 15 c
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AREAS AND PERIMETERS

Figures with the same perimeter can have different areas.
6 in. 2 in. 3 in. 5 in.
Add the side lengths to find the perimeter: P = 6 + 2 + 6 + 2 = 16 Perimeter: 16 in. Multiply the length by the width to find the area: A=6 2 = 12 Area: 12 square inches
Find the perimeter and area of each figure. Which figure in each group has the greatest area? 6 cm 1.
10 cm 2 cm 4 cm
8 cm
6 cm
Perimeter: Area:
[24 cm] [20 sq cm]
[24 cm] [32 sq cm] [The square has the greatest area.]
[24 cm] [36 sq cm]
2.
4 ft
12 ft 6 ft
10 ft 8 ft
8 ft
Perimeter: Area:
[32 ft] [48 sq ft]
[32 ft] [60 sq ft] [The square has the greatest area.]
[32 ft] [64 sq ft]
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Discovering Math, Measurement, Areas and Perimeters...or, In and Around
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8 cm 10 cm 12 cm 4 cm 6 cm 8 cm
Rectangle A
Rectangle B
Square C
Perimeter of Rectangle A P = 12 + 4 + 12 + 4 = 32 Perimeter = 32 cm Area of Rectangle A A = l w = 12 4 = 48 Area = 48 sq cm
Perimeter of Rectangle B P = 10 + 6 + 10 + 6 = 32 Perimeter = 32 cm Area of Rectangle B A = l w = 10 6 = 60 Area = 60 sq cm
Perimeter of Square C P = 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 32 Perimeter = 32 cm Area of Square C A = l w = 8 8 = 64 Area = 64 sq cm
As the sides of the rectangles get closer in length, the area increases but the perimeter does not change. The perimeters are all the same for the rectangles within a group. Predict the figure in each group that will have the greatest area. Then find the perimeter and area of each figure.
1.
10 in. 2 in. 8 in. 4 in. 6 in.
6 in.
Prediction: Perimeter: A: Area: A: B: B: C: C:
[Figure C has the greatest area.] [24 in.][24 in.][24 in.] [20 sq in.][32 sq in.][36 sq in.]
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When the lengths of sides of a figure are doubled, keeping the figure the same shape, the perimeter is doubled, but the area is increased by 4 times.
12 cm
6 cm 4 cm
8 cm
Rectangle A
Rectangle B
As the lengths of the sides are doubled, the perimeter doubles.
As the lengths of the sides are doubled, the area is multiplied by 4. Find the perimeter and area of each figure. Then double the length and width of each figure. Predict the new perimeter and area. Then check the new perimeter and area. 1.
3 ft 5 ft
2.
7 in.
3.
5m
9m
6 in.
P= A=
[16 ft] [15 sq ft] [32 ft] [60 sq ft]
P= A=
[26 in.] [42 sq in.] [52 in.] [168 sq in.]
P= A=
[56 m] [180 sq m]
[28 m] [45 sq m]
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VARIABILITY IN MEASUREMENT
Measurement in inches may be to the nearest inch, 1 -inch, or 1 -inch. 2 4
To make an accurate measurement, align the left edge of the item being measured with the left edge or 0 mark on the ruler. To the nearest inch, the paper clip is 1 inch long. To the nearest 1 -inch, the paper clip is 1 1 inches long. 2 2 To the nearest 1 -inch, the paper clip is 1 1 inches long. 4 4 The measurement of 1 1 inches is the most accurate since it 4 uses the smallest unit to make the measurement, so its closest to the true value. Which measurement is the most accurate? Explain why. 1.
[1 1 in. is more accurate since the left end of the straw is aligned with the left end of the ruler. 2 The other straw is not aligned at the end, so the measurement differs more from the true length.]
12 in.
14 in.
2.
[2 3 in. is more accurate since it is within a smaller unit of the true length, so the 4 measurement is closer to the true value. The left ends of the pencils are both aligned with the left end of the rulers.]
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Discovering Math, Measurement, Variability in Measurement...or, Close Encounters
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Using a customary ruler marked in inches and eighths of inches, you can measure reliably to the nearest 1 -inch. The smaller the unit of measurement, the more precise the measurement 8 can be. If the ruler is accurate, smaller divisions allow reliable measurement closer to the true value, which are therefore more accurate measurements.
To make an accurate measurement, align the left edge of the item being measured with the left edge or 0 mark on the ruler. To the nearest 1 -inch, the string is 1 1 inches long. 2 2 To the nearest 1 -inch, the string is 1 3 inches long. 4 4 To the nearest 1 -inch, the string is 1 5 inches long. 8 8
5 1 The measurement of 1 8 inches is the most precise, to the nearest 8 inch, and the most accurate since it uses the smallest unit, so its closest to the true value.
Which measurement is the most accurate? Explain why. 1.

2 8 in.
2 8 in.
[2 1 in. is more accurate since the left end of the straw is aligned with the left end of the ruler, 8 so the recorded length is closer to the true value. The other straw is not aligned at the end.]
2. A scale in the produce section of a grocery store measures weight in pounds, with no smaller intervals. When Jill puts a melon on the scale, it shows the weight to the nearest marking as 2 pounds. When the clerk puts the same melon on a scale at the register, the measurement is 2 pounds 5 ounces. Both scales read 0 when nothing is on the scales. Assuming both scales are accurate, which measurement is more accurate?
[The scale at the register is more accurate since it shows smaller units, so its measurement is closer to the true value.]
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The precision and accuracy of a measurement may depend upon the units of measurement used. A length measured to the nearest 1 -inch 8 is more precise than a length measured to the nearest inch, since 1 -inch is a smaller unit. If the ruler is accurate, the measurement will usually 8 also be more accurate, because it will be closer to the true value, within 1 inch 8 rather than only within a greater interval. The accuracy of a measurement may depend upon the tool used to measure. A scale that is set at 0 when it is empty is usually more accurate than a scale that is not set at 0. Which measurement is the most accurate? Explain why.
3 1. Lonnie measures a string using a ruler. He says the string is 4 16 inches long. Randy measures the same string using a different ruler. He says the string is 4 1 inches long. Both friends align the end of the string with 4 the left ends of their rulers and measure to the nearest marking. Whose measurement is more accurate?
[Lonnies because he uses the smaller unit, so his measurement is therefore closer to the true value, to the closest
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inch rather than only to the closest
1 4
inch.]
CHALLENGE
1 1
12 in.
14 in.
Which measurement is more accurate? Explain.

[1 1 in., because the reported length happens to be closer to the true value.] 2
With which ruler could you generally make measurements precise to within a closer interval?
[The second, because the intervals are smaller, so you could repeat measurements to a smaller interval reliably.]
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ESTIMATION STRATEGIES
You can estimate to help you make decisions about money. Kendra has $8.00 to spend at the book store. She wants to buy a book that costs $4.95 and a magazine that costs $3.19. Does she have enough money to buy both items? Round each amount to estimate the total. The book costs about $5.00. The magazine costs about $3.20. $5.00 $3.20 $8.20 Compare the total with the amount she has. $8.20 $8.00 $8.20 is more than the amount Kendra has. She does not have enough money to buy both items. Use an estimate to solve each problem. [Estimates may vary. Accept reasonable
estimates. Sample estimates are given.]
1. Enrico has $10.00. He wants to buy some watercolors that cost $7.49 and a paint brush that costs $1.99. Does he have enough money to buy both items? Explain.
[Yes: $7.50
$2.00
$9.50 and $9.50
$10.00]
2. Lourdes has $3.00. She wants to buy 4 different markers that cost $0.69 each. Does she have enough money to buy all the markers? Explain.
[Yes. Each marker costs about $0.70 and $0.70 4 $2.80 and $2.80 $3.00.]
3. Ryan has $15.00. He wants to buy 2 magazines that cost $4.25 each and a guidebook that costs $8.79. Does he have enough money to buy all the items? Explain.
[No. $4.00 $4.00 $8.00, $8.00 $9.00 $17.00, and $17.00 $15.00.]
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Discovering Math, Measurement, Estimation Strategy... or, How About It?
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You can estimate to help you make decisions about money. Corey is able to save $3.00 each week. He wants to save the money to buy a new game. The game costs $29.95. How many weeks will Corey have to save money before he has enough to buy the game? Savings each week: $3.00 Cost of game: about $30.00
Divide to find about how many weeks Corey will have to save. 10 3 30 30 0 Corey will have to save money for about 10 weeks to buy the game. Use an estimate to solve each problem. [Estimates may vary. Accept reasonable 1. Lara can save $4.00 each month. She wants to save the money to buy a new pair of skates that cost $38.50. How many months will Lara have to save money before she has enough to buy the skates?
[about 10 months]
2. Jason plans to save $3.25 each week to buy a birthday gift for his mother. He wants to buy her a vase that costs $45.00. How many weeks should Jason plan on saving money to have enough to buy the vase?
[about 15 weeks]
3. Eva is saving $2.25 each week to buy a new book that will cost $13.95. How many weeks will Eva have to save money so that she will have enough to buy the book?
[about 7 weeks]
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You can estimate to help you make decisions about money. Paula and Greg want to earn $2,000 to redecorate a room. Paula works Saturdays at a banquet hall. She earns $75 each time she works. Greg works afternoons at a market. He earns $32 each afternoon he works. Paula will work every Saturday until she earns $800. Greg will work 3 afternoons a week until he earns $1200. How many weeks will each person have to work to meet their goals? Estimate the number of weeks Paula needs to work. $800 $80 10 Since $75 $80, adjust the estimate: add 1 more week. Paula needs to work about 11 weeks. Estimate the number of weeks Greg needs to work. He earns about $30 3, or about $90, each week. $1,200 $90 $1,200 $100 12 Since $90 $100, adjust the estimate: add 1 more week. Greg needs to work about 13 weeks. Use an estimate to solve each problem.
[Estimates may vary. Accept reasonable estimates. Sample estimates are given.]
1. Marc wants to earn $350 to buy a new printer. He does yard work every weekend and earns $7.50 each hour he works. He works about 8 hours every weekend. How many weekends will Marc have to work to meet his goal?
[about 6 weekends]
2. Rebecca wants to earn $700 to buy a new computer. She works in a crafts shop twice a week. She works 4 hours each time she works and earns $8.10 each hour she works. How many weeks will Rebecca have to work to meet her goal?
[about 11 weeks]
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SELECTING UNITS
Inches, feet, yards, and miles are customary units of length. Centimeters, meters, and kilometers are metric units of length. Different units are used to measure different lengths. Use inches or centimeters to measure the length of a pencil. Use feet, yards, or meters to measure the height of a building. Use miles or kilometers to measure the distance between cities.
Choose the unit you would use to measure each length. Write inches, feet, or miles. 1. length of a spoon
[inches]
2. distance a horse walks in 2 hours

[miles]
3. height of a giraffe
[feet]
4. length of a whale
[feet]
5. length of a crayon
[inches]
6. distance from Orlando to Miami

[miles]
Choose the unit you would use to measure each length. Write centimeters, meters, or kilometers. 7. length of a bus
[meters]
8. height of a home aquarium

[centimeters]
9. distance from Paris to Madrid

[kilometers]
10. height of a flagpole

[meters]
CHALLENGE You can use cups or gallons to measure capacity. Which would you use to measure the amount of water needed to fill a bath tub?
[gallons]
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Discovering Math, Measurement, Selecting Units...or, Sizing It Up
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SELECTING UNITS
Customary Units of Length inches, feet, yards, miles Metric Units of Length millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers
Different units of measurement are used to measure different lengths: length of a ladybug: use millimeters. height of a cereal box: use inches or centimeters. length of a football field: use feet, yards, or meters. distance between cities: use miles or kilometers. Choose the customary unit you would use to measure each length. 1. length of a fork
[inches]
2. distance a cyclist rides in 3 hours

[miles]
3. height of a lion
[inches or feet]
[feet or yards]
5. height of a tree
[feet or yards]
6. distance from Dallas to Denver

[miles]
Choose the metric unit you would use to measure each length. 7. length of an ant
[millimeters]
8. height of a dog
[centimeters]
9. distance from Rome to Berlin

[kilometers]
10. height of a skyscraper

[meters]
CHALLENGE You can use milliliters or liters to measure volume. Which would you use to measure the amount of juice in a glass of orange juice?
[milliliters]
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SELECTING UNITS
Customary Units of Measurement Length: inches, feet, yards, miles Volume or Capacity: cups, pints, quarts, gallons Metric Units of Measurement Length: millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers Volume or Capacity: milliliters, liters
Use smaller units to measure lesser lengths and larger units to measure greater lengths. Inches are smaller units than feet. Use inches to measure the width of a car window, but use feet to measure the length of a car. Use smaller units to measure lesser volumes or capacities and larger units to measure greater volumes or capacities. Gallons are larger units than quarts. Use gallons to measure the amount of gas needed to fuel a car, but use quarts to measure the oil a car uses. Choose the customary unit you would use to measure each. 1. length of an eraser
[inches]
2. length of an airplane
[feet or yards]
3. milk in a bowl of cereal

[cups]
4. distance a runner runs in 2 hours

[miles]
Choose the metric unit you would use to measure. 5. water in a teaspoon
[milliliters]
6. length of a marathon
[kilometers]
7. water to fill a washing machine

[liters]
8. length of a ladybug
[millimeters]
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BASIC MEASURES
Perimeter is the distance around a shape. Add the lengths to find the perimeter: 4 2 4 2 12 The perimeter is 12 units. Area is the number of square units needed to cover a shape. Count the total number of squares in the rectangle above to find its area. Volume is the number of cubes it takes to fill a space. Count the number of cubes to find the volume of the figure. 8 squares cover the rectangle. The area is 8 square units.
There are 16 cubes. The volume is 16 cubic units.
Find each perimeter. Then find each area in square units. 1.

2.
3.
Find each volume in cubic units. 4. 5.
[6 cubic units]
[8 cubic units]
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BASIC MEASURES
Perimeter is the distance around a shape. Add the lengths to find the perimeter: 3 units 4 units 5 units 12 units The perimeter is 12 units. Area is the number of square units needed to cover a shape exactly. 12 squares cover the rectangle. The area is 12 square units. Volume is the number of unit cubes it takes to fill a space exactly. There are 16 unit cubes. The volume is 16 cubic units. Find each perimeter. 1.
7 units
4 units
5 units
3 units
2.
7 units 3 units
8 units
3.
6 units
6 units 6 units
7 units 6 units
[21 units]
[22 units]
[24 units]
Find the area. 4.
Find the volume. 5.
[12 square units]
[12 cubic units]
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BASIC MEASURES
Perimeter is the distance around a shape. Add the lengths of all the sides to find the perimeter: 12 cm 12 cm 10 cm 34 cm The perimeter is 34 centimeters. Area is the number of square units needed to cover a shape. Multiply the length by the width to find the area of a rectangle. A 9 ft 6 ft 54 sq ft
6 ft 12 cm 12 cm
10 cm
9 ft
The area of the rectangle is 54 square feet. Volume is the number of cubic units it takes to fill a space. Multiply the length by the width by the height to find the volume of a box. V 6 in. 3 in. 5 in. 90 cu. in.
3 in.
5 in.
The volume of the box is 90 cubic inches.

6 in.
Find the perimeter. 1.

14 in. 36 in.
Find the area. 2.

4 ft 7 ft
Find the volume. 3.

2 in. 2 in. 9 in.
[100 in.]
[28 sq ft]
[36 cu in.]
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Different tools are used to measure different things. For example: Length Rulers Volume Measuring cups
Temperature Thermometers
Weight Scales
Choose the best tool to measure each item. Write ruler, measuring cup, thermometer, or scale. 1. the temperature outside
2. the length of a ribbon

[ruler]
[thermometer]
3. the weight of a bag of apples

[scale]
4. the amount of milk in a container

[measuring cup]
Which tool was used to make each measurement? Write ruler, measuring cup, thermometer, or scale. 5. The paper is 8 inches long.
[ruler]
6. The cook uses 1 cup of juice.

[measuring cup]
7. The water freezes at 32F.

[thermometer]
8. The cat weighs 10 pounds.

[scale]
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Different tools are used to measure different things. For example: Length Rulers, tape measures Volume Measuring cups, measuring spoons
Angle Measure Protractors
Weight or Mass Scales, balances
Choose the best tool to measure each item. Write ruler, tape measure, measuring cup, measuring spoon, protractor, or scale.
1. the width of a door

[ruler or tape measure]
2. the angle of a corner

[protractor]
Which tool was used to make each measurement? Write ruler, measuring cup, protractor, or scale. 3. The cook uses
1 2
cup of milk.
4. The book weighs 10 ounces.

[scale]
[measuring cup]
5. The angle has a measure of 60.

[protractor]
6. The model is 6 inches long.

[ruler]
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The appropriate tool should be used to make a measurement. For example: Length: rulers, yardsticks, tape measures, meter sticks Use rulers for shorter lengths and yardsticks or tape measures for longer lengths. Units of length include inches, feet, yards, centimeters, and meters. measuring spoons, measuring cups, gallon containers Units of volume include cups, gallons, and liters.
Volume:
Angle Measure: protractors An angle opening is measured in degrees. Weight or Mass: scales, balances Units of weight include ounces or pounds. Units of mass include grams or kilograms. Choose the best tool to measure each item. Write ruler, yardstick, tape measure, meter stick, gallon container, measuring cup, measuring spoon, protractor, scale, or balance.
1. an angle of 30
[protractor]
2. the length of a caterpillar

[ruler]
What does each measurement measure? Write length, volume, angle measure, mass, or weight. Then write the tool used to make each measurement. Write ruler, measuring cup, protractor, scale, or balance. 3. Rita bought 3 pounds of apples.
[weight] [scale]
4. The pitcher holds 1 liter of water.

[volume] [measuring cup]
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Multiply by smaller units per larger unit to convert from a larger unit to a smaller unit. The measurement becomes a greater number of smaller units. Divide by smaller units per larger units to convert from a smaller unit to a larger unit. The measurement becomes a lesser number of larger units Length 12 inches (in.) 2 ft 2 ft 2 ft ? in. 12 in. ft 24 in. 1 foot (ft) 24 in. Weight 16 ounces (oz) 3 lb 3 lb 3 lb Liquid Volume 1 pint (pt) 1 quart (qt) 1 quart (qt) 1 gallon (gal) 2 cups (c) 4 cups (c) 2 pints (pt) 4 qt 12 qt 12 qt 12 qt ? gal 4 qt gal 3 gal 3 gal ? oz 16 oz lb 48 oz 48 oz 1 pound (lb)
Write each missing number. 1. 2 lb

oz [32] c [4] in. [120] qt [4]
2. 3 qt 5. 4 gal 8. 6 c 11. 8 c
pt [6] qt [16] pt [3] qt [2]
3. 4 ft 6. 5 lb 9. 8 qt 12. 5 qt
in. [48] oz [80] gal [2] c [20]
4. 2 pt 7. 10 ft 10. 8 pt CHALLENGE
A melon weighs 2 pounds 5 ounces. Another melon weighs 2 pounds 8 ounces. How many ounces do the two melons weigh in all?
[77 oz]
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Use equivalent measures to convert standard units. To change from a larger unit to a smaller unit, multiply by smaller units per larger unit. The measurement becomes a greater number of smaller units. To change from a smaller unit to a larger unit, divide by smaller units per larger unit. The measurement becomes a lesser number of larger units. Length 12 inches (in.) 1 foot (ft) 6 ft 5 in. ? in. Think: A foot is a larger unit than an inch. 12 in. 72 in. ft 72 in. 5 in. 77 in. Multiply to convert 6 ft to inches: 6 ft Add to find the total: 6 ft 5 in.
Weight 16 ounces (oz) 1 pound (lb) 48 oz ? lb Think: An ounce is a smaller unit than a pound. There are many ounces in a pound, thus fewer pounds than ounces in the same weight. Divide: 48 oz 48 oz
16 oz lb 3 lb 1 1 1 1
3 lb
Liquid Volume pint (pt) 2 cups (c) 12 pt quart (qt) 4 cups (c) 12 pt quart (qt) 2 pints (pt) 12 pt gallon (gal) 4 qt
? qt 2 pt qt 6 qt
6 qt
Write each missing number. 1. 48 in. 4. 8 lb 7. 12 qt 10. 2 lb 5 oz 12. 6 qt 1 pt ft [4] oz [128] gal [3] oz [37] pt [13] 2. 32 oz 5. 8 ft 8. 120 in. lb [2] in. [96] ft [10] 11. 4 ft 9 in. 13. 3 gal 2 qt 3. 6 gal 6. 5 qt 9. 80 oz in. [57] qt [14]
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qt [24] pt [10] lb [5]
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Use equivalent measures to convert standard units. Multiply by smaller units per larger unit to convert from a larger unit to a smaller unit. The measurrement becomes a greater number of smaller units. Divide by smaller units per larger unit to convert from a smaller unit to a larger unit. The measurement becomes a lesser number of larger units. Length 12 inches (in.) 1 foot (ft) 3 ft 1 yard (yd) 40 in. 40 in. 40 in. ? ft 12 in. 3 R4 ft ft 3 ft 4 in. 1 1 1 1 Weight 16 ounces (oz) 1 pound (lb) 3 3 3
1 2 1 2 1 2
lb lb lb
? oz 16 oz lb 56 oz
7 2
lb
16 oz = 56 oz lb
Liquid Volume pint (pt) 2 cups (c) Sometimes, more than one quart (qt) 4 cups (c) conversion is needed. quart (qt) 2 pints (pt) 3 gal ? cups gallon (gal) 4 qt 3 gal 3 gal 4 qt 12 qt gal 3 gal 12 qt 4 c 48 c qt
Write each missing number. 1. 2 4. 3

1 2 1 4
ft ft
in. [30] in. [39] ft lb yd ft
2. 1 5. 2 in. [2] [11]
3 4 3 4
lb qt
oz [28] c [11] 8. 14 qt 10. 57 in. 12. 85 oz
3. 2 gal 6. 72 in. gal ft lb

[3] [3]
c [32] yd [2] qt [3] [2] in. [4] [9] oz [5] [5] c

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7. 35 in. 9. 60 oz 11. 20 ft 13. 62 in.
oz [3] [12] ft [6] [2] in. [5] [2]
14. 15 c
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6 in. 2 in. 3 in. 5 in.
Find the perimeter and area of each figure. Which figure in each group has the greatest area? 6 cm 1.
10 cm 2 cm 4 cm
8 cm
6 cm
Perimeter: Area:
[24 cm] [20 sq cm]
[24 cm] [32 sq cm] [The square has the greatest area.]
[24 cm] [36 sq cm]
2.
4 ft
12 ft 6 ft
10 ft 8 ft
8 ft
Perimeter: Area:
[32 ft] [48 sq ft]
[32 ft] [60 sq ft] [The square has the greatest area.]
[32 ft] [64 sq ft]
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8 cm 10 cm 12 cm 4 cm 6 cm 8 cm
Rectangle A
Rectangle B
Square C
Perimeter of Square C P = 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 32 Perimeter = 32 cm Area of Square C A = l w = 8 8 = 64 Area = 64 sq cm
As the sides of the rectangles get closer in length, the area increases but the perimeter does not change. The perimeters are all the same for the rectangles within a group. Predict the figure in each group that will have the greatest area. Then find the perimeter and area of each figure.
1.
10 in. 2 in. 8 in. 4 in. 6 in.
6 in.
Prediction: Perimeter: A: Area: A: B: B: C: C:
[Figure C has the greatest area.] [24 in.][24 in.][24 in.] [20 sq in.][32 sq in.][36 sq in.]
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When the lengths of sides of a figure are doubled, keeping the figure the same shape, the perimeter is doubled, but the area is increased by 4 times.
12 cm
6 cm 4 cm
8 cm
Rectangle A
Rectangle B
As the lengths of the sides are doubled, the perimeter doubles.
As the lengths of the sides are doubled, the area is multiplied by 4. Find the perimeter and area of each figure. Then double the length and width of each figure. Predict the new perimeter and area. Then check the new perimeter and area. 1.
3 ft 5 ft
2.
7 in.
3.
5m
9m
6 in.
P= A=
[16 ft] [15 sq ft] [32 ft] [60 sq ft]
P= A=
[26 in.] [42 sq in.] [52 in.] [168 sq in.]
P= A=
[56 m] [180 sq m]
[28 m] [45 sq m]
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Measurement in inches may be to the nearest inch, 1 -inch, or 1 -inch. 2 4
To make an accurate measurement, align the left edge of the item being measured with the left edge or 0 mark on the ruler. To the nearest inch, the paper clip is 1 inch long. To the nearest 1 -inch, the paper clip is 1 1 inches long. 2 2 To the nearest 1 -inch, the paper clip is 1 1 inches long. 4 4 The measurement of 1 1 inches is the most accurate since it 4 uses the smallest unit to make the measurement, so its closest to the true value. Which measurement is the most accurate? Explain why. 1.
[1 1 in. is more accurate since the left end of the straw is aligned with the left end of the ruler. 2 The other straw is not aligned at the end, so the measurement differs more from the true length.]
12 in.
14 in.
2.
[2 3 in. is more accurate since it is within a smaller unit of the true length, so the 4 measurement is closer to the true value. The left ends of the pencils are both aligned with the left end of the rulers.]
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Using a customary ruler marked in inches and eighths of inches, you can measure reliably to the nearest 1 -inch. The smaller the unit of measurement, the more precise the measurement 8 can be. If the ruler is accurate, smaller divisions allow reliable measurement closer to the true value, which are therefore more accurate measurements.
To make an accurate measurement, align the left edge of the item being measured with the left edge or 0 mark on the ruler. To the nearest 1 -inch, the string is 1 1 inches long. 2 2 To the nearest 1 -inch, the string is 1 3 inches long. 4 4 To the nearest 1 -inch, the string is 1 5 inches long. 8 8
5 1 The measurement of 1 8 inches is the most precise, to the nearest 8 inch, and the most accurate since it uses the smallest unit, so its closest to the true value.
Which measurement is the most accurate? Explain why. 1.

2 8 in.
2 8 in.
[2 1 in. is more accurate since the left end of the straw is aligned with the left end of the ruler, 8 so the recorded length is closer to the true value. The other straw is not aligned at the end.]
2. A scale in the produce section of a grocery store measures weight in pounds, with no smaller intervals. When Jill puts a melon on the scale, it shows the weight to the nearest marking as 2 pounds. When the clerk puts the same melon on a scale at the register, the measurement is 2 pounds 5 ounces. Both scales read 0 when nothing is on the scales. Assuming both scales are accurate, which measurement is more accurate?
[The scale at the register is more accurate since it shows smaller units, so its measurement is closer to the true value.]
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The precision and accuracy of a measurement may depend upon the units of measurement used. A length measured to the nearest 1 -inch 8 is more precise than a length measured to the nearest inch, since 1 -inch is a smaller unit. If the ruler is accurate, the measurement will usually 8 also be more accurate, because it will be closer to the true value, within 1 inch 8 rather than only within a greater interval. The accuracy of a measurement may depend upon the tool used to measure. A scale that is set at 0 when it is empty is usually more accurate than a scale that is not set at 0. Which measurement is the most accurate? Explain why.
3 1. Lonnie measures a string using a ruler. He says the string is 4 16 inches long. Randy measures the same string using a different ruler. He says the string is 4 1 inches long. Both friends align the end of the string with 4 the left ends of their rulers and measure to the nearest marking. Whose measurement is more accurate?
[Lonnies because he uses the smaller unit, so his measurement is therefore closer to the true value, to the closest
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inch rather than only to the closest
1 4
inch.]
CHALLENGE
1 1
12 in.
14 in.
Which measurement is more accurate? Explain.

[1 1 in., because the reported length happens to be closer to the true value.] 2
With which ruler could you generally make measurements precise to within a closer interval?
[The second, because the intervals are smaller, so you could repeat measurements to a smaller interval reliably.]
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You can estimate to help you make decisions about money. Kendra has $8.00 to spend at the book store. She wants to buy a book that costs $4.95 and a magazine that costs $3.19. Does she have enough money to buy both items? Round each amount to estimate the total. The book costs about $5.00. The magazine costs about $3.20. $5.00 $3.20 $8.20 Compare the total with the amount she has. $8.20 $8.00 $8.20 is more than the amount Kendra has. She does not have enough money to buy both items. Use an estimate to solve each problem. [Estimates may vary. Accept reasonable
1. Enrico has $10.00. He wants to buy some watercolors that cost $7.49 and a paint brush that costs $1.99. Does he have enough money to buy both items? Explain.
[Yes: $7.50
$2.00
$9.50 and $9.50
$10.00]
2. Lourdes has $3.00. She wants to buy 4 different markers that cost $0.69 each. Does she have enough money to buy all the markers? Explain.
[Yes. Each marker costs about $0.70 and $0.70 4 $2.80 and $2.80 $3.00.]
3. Ryan has $15.00. He wants to buy 2 magazines that cost $4.25 each and a guidebook that costs $8.79. Does he have enough money to buy all the items? Explain.
[No. $4.00 $4.00 $8.00, $8.00 $9.00 $17.00, and $17.00 $15.00.]
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You can estimate to help you make decisions about money. Corey is able to save $3.00 each week. He wants to save the money to buy a new game. The game costs $29.95. How many weeks will Corey have to save money before he has enough to buy the game? Savings each week: $3.00 Cost of game: about $30.00
Divide to find about how many weeks Corey will have to save. 10 3 30 30 0 Corey will have to save money for about 10 weeks to buy the game. Use an estimate to solve each problem. [Estimates may vary. Accept reasonable 1. Lara can save $4.00 each month. She wants to save the money to buy a new pair of skates that cost $38.50. How many months will Lara have to save money before she has enough to buy the skates?
[about 10 months]
2. Jason plans to save $3.25 each week to buy a birthday gift for his mother. He wants to buy her a vase that costs $45.00. How many weeks should Jason plan on saving money to have enough to buy the vase?
[about 15 weeks]
3. Eva is saving $2.25 each week to buy a new book that will cost $13.95. How many weeks will Eva have to save money so that she will have enough to buy the book?
[about 7 weeks]
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You can estimate to help you make decisions about money. Paula and Greg want to earn $2,000 to redecorate a room. Paula works Saturdays at a banquet hall. She earns $75 each time she works. Greg works afternoons at a market. He earns $32 each afternoon he works. Paula will work every Saturday until she earns $800. Greg will work 3 afternoons a week until he earns $1200. How many weeks will each person have to work to meet their goals? Estimate the number of weeks Paula needs to work. $800 $80 10 Since $75 $80, adjust the estimate: add 1 more week. Paula needs to work about 11 weeks. Estimate the number of weeks Greg needs to work. He earns about $30 3, or about $90, each week. $1,200 $90 $1,200 $100 12 Since $90 $100, adjust the estimate: add 1 more week. Greg needs to work about 13 weeks. Use an estimate to solve each problem.
[Estimates may vary. Accept reasonable estimates. Sample estimates are given.]
1. Marc wants to earn $350 to buy a new printer. He does yard work every weekend and earns $7.50 each hour he works. He works about 8 hours every weekend. How many weekends will Marc have to work to meet his goal?
[about 6 weekends]
2. Rebecca wants to earn $700 to buy a new computer. She works in a crafts shop twice a week. She works 4 hours each time she works and earns $8.10 each hour she works. How many weeks will Rebecca have to work to meet her goal?
[about 11 weeks]
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SELECTING UNITS
Inches, feet, yards, and miles are customary units of length. Centimeters, meters, and kilometers are metric units of length. Different units are used to measure different lengths. Use inches or centimeters to measure the length of a pencil. Use feet, yards, or meters to measure the height of a building. Use miles or kilometers to measure the distance between cities.
Choose the unit you would use to measure each length. Write inches, feet, or miles. 1. length of a spoon
[inches]
2. distance a horse walks in 2 hours

[miles]
3. height of a giraffe
[feet]
4. length of a whale
[feet]
5. length of a crayon
[inches]
6. distance from Orlando to Miami

[miles]
Choose the unit you would use to measure each length. Write centimeters, meters, or kilometers. 7. length of a bus
[meters]
8. height of a home aquarium

[centimeters]
9. distance from Paris to Madrid

[kilometers]

[meters]
CHALLENGE You can use cups or gallons to measure capacity. Which would you use to measure the amount of water needed to fill a bath tub?
[gallons]
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SELECTING UNITS
Customary Units of Length inches, feet, yards, miles Metric Units of Length millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers
Different units of measurement are used to measure different lengths: length of a ladybug: use millimeters. height of a cereal box: use inches or centimeters. length of a football field: use feet, yards, or meters. distance between cities: use miles or kilometers. Choose the customary unit you would use to measure each length. 1. length of a fork
[inches]
2. distance a cyclist rides in 3 hours

[miles]
3. height of a lion
[inches or feet]
[feet or yards]
5. height of a tree
[feet or yards]
6. distance from Dallas to Denver

[miles]
Choose the metric unit you would use to measure each length. 7. length of an ant
[millimeters]
8. height of a dog
[centimeters]
9. distance from Rome to Berlin

[kilometers]
10. height of a skyscraper

[meters]
CHALLENGE You can use milliliters or liters to measure volume. Which would you use to measure the amount of juice in a glass of orange juice?
[milliliters]
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SELECTING UNITS
Customary Units of Measurement Length: inches, feet, yards, miles Volume or Capacity: cups, pints, quarts, gallons Metric Units of Measurement Length: millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers Volume or Capacity: milliliters, liters
Use smaller units to measure lesser lengths and larger units to measure greater lengths. Inches are smaller units than feet. Use inches to measure the width of a car window, but use feet to measure the length of a car. Use smaller units to measure lesser volumes or capacities and larger units to measure greater volumes or capacities. Gallons are larger units than quarts. Use gallons to measure the amount of gas needed to fuel a car, but use quarts to measure the oil a car uses. Choose the customary unit you would use to measure each. 1. length of an eraser
[inches]
2. length of an airplane
[feet or yards]
3. milk in a bowl of cereal

[cups]
4. distance a runner runs in 2 hours

[miles]
Choose the metric unit you would use to measure. 5. water in a teaspoon
[milliliters]
6. length of a marathon
[kilometers]
7. water to fill a washing machine

[liters]
8. length of a ladybug
[millimeters]
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There are 16 cubes. The volume is 16 cubic units.

Find each perimeter. Then find each area in square units. 1.

[10 units; 6 square units]

[12 units; 5 square units]

[18 units; 20 square units]

Find each volume in cubic units. 4. 5.

Find the area. 4.

Find the volume. 5.

[12 square units]

[12 cubic units]

The volume of the box is 90 cubic inches.

Find the perimeter. 1.

Find the area. 2.

Find the volume. 3.

TOOLS FOR MEASUREMENT

2. the length of a ribbon

3. the weight of a bag of apples

4. the amount of milk in a container

6. The cook uses 1 cup of juice.

7. The water freezes at 32F.

8. The cat weighs 10 pounds.

TOOLS FOR MEASUREMENT

Angle Measure Protractors

Weight or Mass Scales, balances

1. the width of a door

2. the angle of a corner

4. The book weighs 10 ounces.

5. The angle has a measure of 60.

6. The model is 6 inches long.

TOOLS FOR MEASUREMENT

2. the length of a caterpillar

4. The pitcher holds 1 liter of water.

SIZES OF STANDARD UNITS

Write each missing number. 1. 2 lb

oz [32] c [4] in. [120] qt [4]

pt [6] qt [16] pt [3] qt [2]

in. [48] oz [80] gal [2] c [20]

SIZES OF STANDARD UNITS

qt [24] pt [10] lb [5]

Discovering Math, Measurement, Sizes of Standard Units...or, Its the One

SIZES OF STANDARD UNITS

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Write each missing number. 1. 2 4. 3

in. [30] in. [39] ft lb yd ft

2. 1 5. 2 in. [2] [11]

oz [28] c [11] 8. 14 qt 10. 57 in. 12. 85 oz

3. 2 gal 6. 72 in. gal ft lb

c [32] yd [2] qt [3] [2] in. [4] [9] oz [5] [5] c

7. 35 in. 9. 60 oz 11. 20 ft 13. 62 in.

oz [3] [12] ft [6] [2] in. [5] [2]

Discovering Math, Measurement, Sizes of Standard Units...or, Its the One

AREAS AND PERIMETERS

[24 cm] [20 sq cm]

[24 cm] [36 sq cm]

[32 ft] [48 sq ft]

[32 ft] [64 sq ft]

AREAS AND PERIMETERS

Perimeter of Rectangle A P = 12 + 4 + 12 + 4 = 32 Perimeter = 32 cm Area of Rectangle A A = l w = 12 4 = 48 Area = 48 sq cm

Perimeter of Rectangle B P = 10 + 6 + 10 + 6 = 32 Perimeter = 32 cm Area of Rectangle B A = l w = 10 6 = 60 Area = 60 sq cm

Perimeter of Square C P = 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 32 Perimeter = 32 cm Area of Square C A = l w = 8 8 = 64 Area = 64 sq cm

Prediction: Perimeter: A: Area: A: B: B: C: C:

AREAS AND PERIMETERS