Customary units of length: word problems
Customary units of length: word problems
What you'll learn
- Solve simple word problems about length using inches or feet with 80% accuracy.
- Draw a picture to show how to solve a word problem about measuring length in inches or feet.
- Explain, using manipulatives, how to find the total length when given two objects measured in inches.
- Apply addition and subtraction within 20 to solve one-step word problems involving length.
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A red ribbon is 3 inches long. A blue ribbon is 4 inches long. What is the total length?
A green crayon is 5 inches long. A yellow crayon is 8 inches long. How much longer is the yellow crayon?
A piece of yarn is 10 inches long. Sam cuts off 4 inches. How much yarn is left?
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Customary units of length: word problems is a Grade 1 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.
What will I learn in Customary units of length: word problems?
You'll be able to: Solve simple word problems about length using inches or feet with 80% accuracy; Draw a picture to show how to solve a word problem about measuring length in inches or feet; Explain, using manipulatives, how to find the total….
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This lesson includes 28 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.