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Unit 6 - Lesson 2 - Grade 3: Illustrative Mathematics
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Lesson: Measure in Fourths of an Inch
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Cool Down: Which Ruler?
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Grade 3 Unit 6
Lesson 2: Measure in Fourths of an Inch
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
Grade 3 Unit 6
Lesson 2: Measure in Fourths of an Inch
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
Estimation Exploration: Measure in Inches (Warm Up)
Question 1
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What is the length of the paper clip?
Record an estimate that is:
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Partition Inches into Fourths
You will need the ruler that was not partitioned in an earlier activity.
With your partner, partition the ruler to show fourths of an inch.
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Question 2
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Take turns using this ruler to measure the length of 4 objects around the room.
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Find Some Lengths
You will need the rulers you partitioned for this activity.
With your partner:
Find at least 4 objects in the classroom that have the lengths shown in the table.
Practice saying each measurement.
Record the object in the table. If you find an object that is a whole number plus a fraction of an inch, write the exact measurement.
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Question 3
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Record the object in the table. If you find an object that is a whole number plus a fraction of an inch, write the exact measurement.
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Question 4
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Which ruler would you use to measure the length of the pencil? Explain your reasoning.
Question 5
5.
What is the length of the pencil?