Estimating and Measuring Centimetres
Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________
Instructions:
First, estimate how long you think each object is in centimetres. Then, use your ruler to measure the actual length. Write both answers in the table.
📏 Measure These Objects:
Pencil
My estimate: ________ cm
Actual measurement: ________ cm
Crayon
My estimate: ________ cm
Actual measurement: ________ cm
Eraser
My estimate: ________ cm
Actual measurement: ________ cm
Paperclip
My estimate: ________ cm
Actual measurement: ________ cm
Glue Stick
My estimate: ________ cm
Actual measurement: ________ cm
Think About It! 🤔
1. Which object was the longest? _________________________________
2. Which object was the shortest? _________________________________
3. Were your estimates close to the actual measurements? (Circle one)
Yes, very close! Sometimes Not really