The document discusses measuring length using different instruments. It lists rulers and measuring tapes as common tools used to measure length. Students are asked to measure the length of a whiteboard in groups using a meter rule and measuring tape. The document emphasizes recognizing precautions that should be taken when measuring length to obtain accurate results.
The document discusses measuring length using different instruments. It lists rulers and measuring tapes as common tools used to measure length. Students are asked to measure the length of a whiteboard in groups using a meter rule and measuring tape. The document emphasizes recognizing precautions that should be taken when measuring length to obtain accurate results.
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The document discusses measuring length using different instruments. It lists rulers and measuring tapes as common tools used to measure length. Students are asked to measure the length of a whiteboard in groups using a meter rule and measuring tape. The document emphasizes recognizing precautions that should be taken when measuring length to obtain accurate results.
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BY PGCE FT 2010-2011 Tailor… Tailor… Objectives At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
List the different instruments used to measure length.
Measure, in groups, the length of the whiteboard using a
metre rule and a measuring tape.
Recognise the precautions to be taken in the measurement
of length WORKSHEET – Measurement of length
1. Area of book. Please show all your workings clearly.
2. Length of blackboard when measured using: a. Ruler b. Measuring tape 3. On the diagram below, mark the position of the 0 mark and the 30 cm mark as they are on your ruler. 4. Is the ruler 30 cm? Give reasons for your answer. 5. What might be the cause of an overestimation of the length of the board? 6. According to you, what could be other reasons for obtaining an inexact answer for the length of the board? 7. Which measuring instrument would you use to measure the length of the following objects? Classify them in the corresponding Compass box copybook window frame marker desk classroom duster row. Ruler