To measure lengths using non-standard units (Part 1)

To measure lengths using non-standard units (Part 1)

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will explore measuring a range of objects using non-standard units such as our hands.

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which colour blocks are the shortest?
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Correct answer: Green
Purple
Yellow
Q2.
Which colour blocks are the longest?
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Light blue
Peach
Correct answer: Purple
Q3.
Which colour blocks are the tallest?
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Correct answer: Dark blue
Light blue
Yellow
Q4.
Which colour blocks can be described as taller and shorter than the other blocks?
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Dark blue
Light blue
Correct answer: Peach

6 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is a non-standard unit of measuring?
Correct answer: crayon length
ruler
weighing scales
Q2.
Which object is shorter?
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Book
Correct answer: Mug
Q3.
Which object is the longest?
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Book
Chair
Correct answer: TV
Q4.
Which object is the shortest?
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Correct answer: Book
Chair
TV
Q5.
Which object is the tallest?
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Correct answer: Door
Paper
Table
Q6.
Which object is the shortest?
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Door
Correct answer: Paper
Table

Lesson appears in

UnitMaths / Measures (1): Length and mass