Summary
Learn about using everyday objects & rulers to measure length. Subtract lengths to compare & add lengths to find a combined total.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Measure & Add Length (Intro to the Ruler):
- Where in the video did the idea of measure & add length (intro to the ruler) first "click" for you?
- Can you walk a partner through one of the examples in your own words?
- Where might you use measure & add length (intro to the ruler) outside of math class?
- What part would you want to see one more time, and why?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- In one sentence, tell a neighbor what measure & add length (intro to the ruler) means.
- Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.