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Measuring Shapes and Sizes

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Measuring Shapes and Sizes

Ruler and shapes illustration

📏 Part 1: Measuring Length

1. Look at the ruler below. What number does the pencil reach?

The pencil is _______ centimetres long.

2. Circle the longest object:

Paper clip (3 cm)

Crayon (8 cm)

Eraser (2 cm)

3. Put these objects in order from shortest to longest:

Book (15 cm), Pen (12 cm), Ruler (30 cm)

Shortest: _____________ Middle: _____________ Longest: _____________

🔲 Part 2: Area and Grid Squares

4. Count the squares inside each shape. Write the number below each one.

Rectangle A: _____ squares     Rectangle B: _____ squares

5. Which shape covers more space?

Shape with 6 squares

Shape with 4 squares

They are the same

6. Draw a rectangle that covers exactly 8 squares in the grid below:

🔄 Part 3: Going Around the Edge (Perimeter)

7. Count around the outside edge of this rectangle. Each side is 1 unit long.

The distance around the edge is _____ units.

8. Which shape has a longer distance around the outside?

Square (4 units around)

Rectangle (6 units around)

They are the same

9. Trace around the outside edge of the shape below with your finger, then count the units:

I counted _____ units around the outside edge.

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