Let’s go through each object one by one and measure it to the nearest inch.
We look at where the object starts and ends on the ruler. The rulers start at 0 inches, so we just read the number at the end of the object.
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1) Red pencil
- Starts at 0
- Ends at 6 inches
→ So, length =
6 inches
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2) Blue glue stick
- Starts at 0
- Ends halfway between 3 and 4 → that’s 3.5 inches
- But we need to round to the
nearest inch
- 3.5 rounds up to
4 inches
*(Note: In some schools, they teach that .5 always rounds up — which is standard for this level.)*
→ So, length =
4 inches
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3) Green spoon
- Starts at 0
- Ends at 4 inches exactly
→ So, length =
4 inches
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4) Purple comb
- Starts at 0
- Ends at 5 inches exactly
→ So, length =
5 inches
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5) Orange crayon
- Starts at 0
- Ends at 2 inches exactly
→ So, length =
2 inches
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Final Answer:
1) 6
2) 4
3) 4
4) 5
5) 2
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of measuring with ruler worksheet.
