Ages 7–8🧮 Mathematics13 verified questions on this shelf

Estimating Lengths

Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimetres, and metres

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Question 1 of 3

A child's hand is about 10 centimeters long. A pencil looks about the same length as the child's hand. Which of the following is the best estimate of the pencil’s length?

Question 2 of 3

A student knows that the width of a finger is about 1 centimeter. Looking at a small notebook, she estimates that its length is about 12 finger‑widths. Which of the following is the best estimate of the notebook’s length in centimeters?

Question 3 of 3

A small table is about 3 feet long. Which measurement is the best estimate of its length in inches?

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