Measuring with Standard and Nonstandard Units
Grade 1 math worksheet focusing on understanding and using standard and nonstandard units of measurement.
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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?
centimeter
paperclip
inch
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.
True
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?
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