Lesson: Measuring Length to the Nearest Quarter of an Inch Mathematics • 3rd Grade

In this lesson, we will learn how to measure the length of objects to the nearest half or quarter of an inch using a ruler.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

recognize that the half-inch marking on a ruler divides an inch into two equal parts,
use a ruler to measure objects to the nearest half inch,
understand that the quarter-inch marking on a ruler divides an inch into four equal parts,
use a ruler to measure to the nearest quarter inch,
solve simple word problems regarding measuring to the nearest half and quarter inch.

Q1:

Use the ruler to measure the domino to the nearest quarter inch.

Q2:

Use the ruler to measure the electrical wire to the nearest half inch.

Q3:

Use the ruler to measure the pencil to the nearest quarter inch.