1st Grade Length Measurement — Math
This unit introduces foundational concepts of length, including direct comparison, ordering objects, and measuring with non-standard units. This 1st grade math unit includes 4 skills and 4 lesson steps. Skills include Comparing Length Directly, Ordering Objects by Length, Measuring with Non-Standard Units, Indirect Measurement and Transitivity.
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Comparing Length Directly
Students will directly compare the lengths of two objects to determine which is longer, shorter, or if they are the same length.
Ordering Objects by Length
Students will order three or more objects from shortest to longest or longest to shortest.
Measuring with Non-Standard Units
Students will measure the length of objects by iterating (repeatedly placing) a non-standard unit, such as paper clips or connecting cubes.
Indirect Measurement and Transitivity
Students will informally compare lengths of objects indirectly by using a third object as a benchmark, laying groundwork for transitivity.
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What is length measurement in 1st grade math?
Length measurement is a core 1st grade math topic. Skills include Comparing Length Directly, Ordering Objects by Length, Measuring with Non-Standard Units, Indirect Measurement and Transitivity. Students practice with short lessons and instant feedback on Besparq.
What will students learn in this 1st Grade math unit?
This unit introduces foundational concepts of length, including direct comparison, ordering objects, and measuring with non-standard units. This 1st grade math unit includes 4 skills and 4 lesson steps. Skills include Comparing Length Directly, Ordering Objects by Length, Measuring with Non-Standard Units, Indirect Measurement and Transitivity.
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What lessons are in this unit?
Skills include Comparing Length Directly, Ordering Objects by Length, Measuring with Non-Standard Units, Indirect Measurement and Transitivity. The unit has 4 lesson steps. Popular starting points include Identify Longer and Shorter, Order 3 Objects by Length, Iterate a Unit to Measure Length.