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Measurement of Length

BY
PGCE FT
2010-2011
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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

Measuring
tape
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

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