Lesson 5

Arm Span vs. Height

Est. Class Sessions: 4–5

Daily Practice and Problems

Teacher Notes
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TIMS Task

  1. 2 1/2 inches; 6 1/2 cm
  2. 1 1/2 inches; 4 cm
  3. 4 inches; 10 cm

Note that students are asked to measure to the nearest half-inch and half-centimeter.

If needed, copy the Centimeter and Inch Ruler Master in Lesson 5 in the Teacher Guide.

R. Measuring

Measure each of the lines below twice. First measure the line to the nearest half-inch. Then, measure it to the nearest half-centimeter.*

*Not to scale in digital version. Use the “Print” link to print the student version.