To solve this problem, we need to read the value shown on each scale. Here is how to do it step-by-step for each item:
How to read the scale:
1. Look at the numbers on the dial. The big numbers are usually every 50 or 100 grams.
2. Count the small lines between the big numbers to find out what each small line represents.
3. See where the black arrow (needle) is pointing and read that number.
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Left Worksheet:
1.
Top Left (Bowl of fruit/veg):
* The needle is past 200.
* It is pointing exactly at the middle mark between 200 and 300.
*
Reading: 250 g
2.
Top Right (Bowl of rice/grains):
* The needle is past 400.
* It is two small marks past 400. Since the gap from 400 to 500 has 10 spaces, each space is 10g. So, $400 + 10 + 10 = 420$.
*
Reading: 420 g
3.
Bottom Left (Triangle wedge):
* The needle is past 100.
* It is three small marks past 100. ($100 + 30$).
*
Reading: 130 g
4.
Bottom Right (Jelly mold):
* The needle is past 500.
* It is four small marks past 500. ($500 + 40$).
*
Reading: 540 g
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Right Worksheet:
5.
Top Left (Mushrooms):
* The needle is past 300.
* It is one small mark past 300.
*
Reading: 310 g
6.
Top Right (Cheese wedge):
* The needle is past 200.
* It is halfway to 300, but let's look closer. It is actually pointing at the 5th mark past 200.
*
Reading: 250 g
7.
Bottom Left (Bowl of berries/small items):
* The needle is past 400.
* It is six small marks past 400. ($400 + 60$).
*
Reading: 460 g
8.
Bottom Right (Bowl of rice/grains):
* The needle is past 100.
* It is eight small marks past 100. ($100 + 80$).
*
Reading: 180 g
Final Answer:
Left Page:
* Top Left:
250 g
* Top Right:
420 g
* Bottom Left:
130 g
* Bottom Right:
540 g
Right Page:
* Top Left:
310 g
* Top Right:
250 g
* Bottom Left:
460 g
* Bottom Right:
180 g
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reading scales worksheet.
