Collecting Measurement Data with Rulers Math Games

In this series of games, your students will learn to generate measurement data by measuring lengths using rulers marked with halves and fourths of an inch. The Collecting Measurement Data with Rulers learning objective — based on CCSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research. This learning objective directly references 3.MD.B.4 as written in the common core national math standards.

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Concepts Covered

Rulers are marked with ½ and ¼ inch increments. Measure real-world objects to the nearest ¼ inch. Make line plots from data gathered by measuring lengths. Create an appropriately numbered scale for the line plot. Use tick marks for data points for each measurement. Answer questions from plotted data.

A preview of each game in the learning objective is found below.

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