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Measuring in non-standard units & centimeters

Practice measuring objects using pictures and logic. Read the problem to find the length in units like inches, centimeters, or blocks.
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Practice Questions

  1. The toy car 🚗 is 6 cubes long. Each cube 🧊 is 1 cm. How long is the car? ? cm
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    6 cm

  2. The gummy worm 🐛 is 4 paperclips long. Each paperclip 📎 is 2 cm long. How long is the gummy worm? ? cm
    Show answer

    8 cm

  3. The crayon 🖍️ is 5 blocks long. Each block 🟥 is 2 cm. How long is the crayon? ? cm
    Show answer

    10 cm

  4. The key 🔑 is 5 beads long. Each bead 🟣 is 1 cm. How long is the key? ? cm
    Show answer

    5 cm

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Teaching Notes

Use standard 1cm cubes if available in class for hands-on backup.

Vocabulary
Non-standard units: Units of measurement that are not part of a formal system, like cubes or blocks.
Conversion factor: A number used to change one unit of measurement into another.
Centimeter (cm): A metric unit used to measure length.
Extension Activities
  • Measure the same object using two different sets of non-standard units and convert both to centimeters.
  • If 2 cubes = 1 cm, measure an object and convert its length to centimeters.
Parent Tip

Use LEGO bricks or small toys to measure objects. Help your child count the bricks and determine the length in centimeters, especially if each brick is 1 cm.

Learning Path
Skill Level

intermediate

Skills Practiced
Metric measurement intro