Looking at length

This task is about estimating, then measuring, length.
You will be given a pencil and a book to measure.  First, estimate the length of each item then measure it and record your answers.

Question

a)  About how many millimetres long is the pencil? (Select one)

    • 75 mm

    • 125 mm

    • 175 mm

    • 225 mm

Question

b)  About how many millimetres long is the exercise book? (Select one)

    • 255 mm

    • 295 mm

    • 335 mm

    • 375 mm

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c)  Measure the length of the pencil and the length of the exercise book using the ruler.
     Write your measurements in the table below.
Object Measurement
 
pencil
 
           mm
 
exercise book
 
           mm