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Measuring with Standard and Nonstandard Units

Grade 1 math worksheet focusing on understanding and using standard and nonstandard units of measurement.

Grade 1 Math MeasurementStandard and Nonstandard Units
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Multiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / False2 Short Answer

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.MD.A.2

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Measuring with Standard and Nonstandard Units

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Follow the instructions for each section. Remember to use different tools to measure!

1. Which of these is a NONSTANDARD unit of measurement?

a

centimeter

b

paperclip

c

inch

d

foot

2. Use paperclips to measure the length of your pencil. My pencil is about   paperclips long.

3. Use paperclips to measure the length of your shoe. My shoe is about   paperclips long.

4. A ruler uses standard units of measurement.

T

True

F

False

5. Look at the ruler below. What is the length of the line segment in inches?

Length:   inches.

6. Why is it important to use a standard unit (like inches or centimeters) when you want everyone to get the same measurement?