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Measuring Lines with Rulers

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Measuring Lines with Rulers

Ruler and measuring lines illustration

🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To measure lines using a ruler

Success Criteria:

• I can place my ruler correctly at the start of a line

• I can read measurements in centimetres

• I can measure lines to the nearest centimetre

📏 Instructions:

Use your ruler to measure each line below. Write your answer in centimetres (cm).

Remember: Start measuring from 0 on your ruler!

📐 Part 1: Measuring Practice

1. Measure this line:

_________________________________

This line measures _______ cm

2. Measure this line:

__________________________________________________

This line measures _______ cm

3. Measure this line:

_____________________

This line measures _______ cm

4. Measure this line:

________________________________________________________________________

This line measures _______ cm

5. Which line is longer?

Line A: _________________________

Line B: _______________

6. Draw a line that measures exactly 8 centimetres:

🌟 Part 2: Challenge Questions

7. Look at this line carefully and measure to the nearest half centimetre:

_________________________________________

This line measures _______ cm

8. Order these measurements from shortest to longest:

12cm, 5cm, 9cm, 15cm

Shortest: _____ → _____ → _____ → _____ :Longest

9. If you had a pencil that was 12cm long, how much longer would it be than a line measuring 8cm?

Answer: _______ cm longer

10. Extension Challenge: Draw three different lines - one measuring 6cm, one measuring 11cm, and one measuring 4cm. Label each line with its measurement.

💭 Reflection

What did you find tricky about measuring with a ruler today?
What tip would you give to a friend learning to use a ruler?

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