Note to Parents
If your child is learning fractions this is
a great way to teach a real world
application, however; if they are not
yet there and you will not be teaching
fractions soon simply use the exercises
to show how to read the tape
measurer in inches and feet. Have
them count the number of inches in
one foot to show that there are 12” in
one foot.Fraction –To
divide up into
smaller portions, a
quantity expressed
in terms of a
numerator and a
denominator.Lesson 2
Measuring
Finally we get to start using some TOOLS! In this lesson we’re going to
look at some different tools that are used to measure and how each is
used. First, let’s look at a ruler.Measuring and Fractions
A ruler is a very simple measuring tool. It ‘s used
to measure short distances (most are only 1 foot
long) and can be used as a great straight edge for
drawing lines. Rulers are divided into parts. The
first part is called a foot. This name came about
because it’s about the length of an adult’s foot.
The foot is divided into smaller sections called
inches. There are twelve inches in one foot. As
you’ve probably already seen, inches are divided into still smaller
sections calledfractions. This is necessary because a lot of things we need
to measure don’t end up on a whole number, it ends up somewhere in
between. Figure 1 represents an inch section of a ruler and how it’s
divided into smaller parts.(Fig. 1) Not actual size of an inch. (You’re probably saying No Kidding!)Items You’ll Need
12’ Measuring Tape
12” Ruler
Speed Square
Combination Square
Notebook
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1/8 1/8 1/8 1/
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