Measuring Length

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In Maths, we have been measuring length. As this is such a practical activity, it would he helpful if the children could practice using a ruler or tape measure at home to carefully measure items. It is always fun to do practical activities, they could estimate first, then measure.

If it is a small item to the nearest mm. 

Eg. Paper clip. Estimate= 3cm 5mm or 3.5cm or 35mm
Actual measurement= 2cm 8mm or 2.8cm or 28mm

If it is a larger item to the nearest cm.

Eg. Height of brother.  Estimate= 1 m 15 cm or 1.15m or 115cm
Actual Measurement= 1m 3cm or 1.03m or 103cm

Eg. Length of bedroom. Estimate= 4m 60 cm or 4.6m or 460cm
Actual Measurement= 5m 38cm or 538cm or 5.38m

Have fun!