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Measuring in inches

Measure eight actual-size line segments up to 6 inches with any nonempty mix of whole through 1/32-inch lengths and six ruler-display choices.

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Learning objective

What this activity builds

Measure physical line segments in inches and express fractional-inch lengths in simplest form.

Worked example

A line ends at 2 3/4 inches. What length should be recorded?

2 3/4 in

Count two whole inches, then three of the four quarter-inch intervals after 2. The calibration line confirms the page printed at actual size.

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  • Print one calibration copy before making a class set.
  • Choose Match each problem when learners should use the printed ruler.
  • A fixed coarser ruler remains a valid setting, but a finer external ruler may be needed for a finer line length.

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Math SheetNameScore/ 8TeacherDateMeasuring in inchesMeasure each line segment. Print at 100% / Actual size and disable Fit to page.Print at 100% / Actual size; disable Fit to page.Calibration: this line is exactly 1 in1.0123456Length: __________________ in2.0123456Length: __________________ in3.0123456Length: __________________ in4.0123456Length: __________________ in5.0123456Length: __________________ in6.0123456Length: __________________ in7.0123456Length: __________________ in8.0123456Length: __________________ inMath Sheet • Page 1

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