Fractions and Measuring With a Ruler
In this class, students will learn basic fractions while also learning how to read a ruler in inches.
Suzanne Puckett
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(844)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursAssessment
The scavenger hunt will be an informal assessment. Can the learner find an object with a given length?Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
First, we will look at a ruler. We will note all the lines between the numbers. Then we will draw and label those lines to identify each line. This will include a discussion of fractions as each line represents a fraction of the space between the lines. Next, we will learn what a starting point in measuring is. Not all rulers start at the end. Some have a small space before the starting mark of zero. Then we will read the ruler and measure several items I have pictured. Finally, we will go on a scavenger hunt to find items of a given length.
Learning Goals
The students will learn to measure an object in inches with a ruler.
Other Details
Supply List
Each student should have a ruler with marks between numbers. Try to find one with sixteenth, but eighths is a must! Be aware of the scavenger hunt. They will be looking for objects with different lengths.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2019
4.9
844reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Teacher 4th and 5th grade for so many years I found students cannot measure or read a ruler. After teaching this lesson, most of the students were able to use a ruler, yardstick, or measuring tape without difficulty. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 33 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-6 learners per class
