Chapter 8 - Length in Customary Units

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This chapter we will be focusing on...

LENGTH IN CUSTOMARY UNITS.

Students will:

• use concrete models to measure the length of objects in inches.
• make an inch ruler and use it to measure the length of objects.
• estimate the lengths of objects by mentally partitioning the lengths into inches.
• measure the length of objects to the nearest inch using an inch ruler.
• solve addition and subtraction problems involving the lengths of objects by using the strategy draw a diagram.
• measure the lengths of objects in both inches and feet to explore the inverse relationship between size and number of units.
• estimate the length of objects in feet.
• select the appropriate tools for measuring different lengths.
• measure the lengths of objects and use a line plot to display the measurement data.

Chapter Vocabulary

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