This math topic focuses on measuring lengths using a ruler marked in inches, including half-inch measurements. This skill is situated within a broader educational context of understanding fractions, as indicated by the inclusion in a fraction foundations practice unit. Each question involves measuring the length of a pencil depicted in an SVG image and selecting the correct measurement from multiple choices, which include measurements in whole and fractional (half-inch) increments. This combines practical measuring skills with an understanding of fractional representations in a real-world context.

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Measure with Ruler (inches) - Half Inches from Start Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Measure with Ruler (inches) - Half Inches from Start (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Fractions - Mixed - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/fractions_intro/
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Measure the length of the crayon in inches using the ruler
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 4\text{ in}
b A LaTex expression showing 21 over 2 \text{ in}
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 \text{ in}
d A LaTex expression showing 51 over 2 \text{ in}
e A LaTex expression showing 61 over 2 \text{ in}
f A LaTex expression showing 31 over 2 \text{ in}
2
Measure the length of the crayon in inches using the ruler
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 3\text{ in}
b A LaTex expression showing 4\text{ in}
c A LaTex expression showing 2\text{ in}
d A LaTex expression showing 51 over 2 \text{ in}
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 \text{ in}
f A LaTex expression showing 11 over 2 \text{ in}
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Measure the length of the crayon in inches using the ruler
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 4\text{ in}
b A LaTex expression showing 7\text{ in}
c A LaTex expression showing 81 over 2 \text{ in}
d A LaTex expression showing 1\text{ in}
e A LaTex expression showing 71 over 2 \text{ in}
f A LaTex expression showing 21 over 2 \text{ in}
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Measure the length of the crayon in inches using the ruler
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 7\text{ in}
b A LaTex expression showing 71 over 2 \text{ in}
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 \text{ in}
d A LaTex expression showing 51 over 2 \text{ in}
e A LaTex expression showing 31 over 2 \text{ in}
f A LaTex expression showing 21 over 2 \text{ in}
5
Measure the length of the crayon in inches using the ruler
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 3\text{ in}
b A LaTex expression showing 5\text{ in}
c A LaTex expression showing 4\text{ in}
d A LaTex expression showing 21 over 2 \text{ in}
e A LaTex expression showing 11 over 2 \text{ in}
f A LaTex expression showing 2\text{ in}
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Measure the length of the crayon in inches using the ruler
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 1\text{ in}
b A LaTex expression showing 31 over 2 \text{ in}
c A LaTex expression showing 61 over 2 \text{ in}
d A LaTex expression showing 21 over 2 \text{ in}
e A LaTex expression showing 2\text{ in}
f A LaTex expression showing 41 over 2 \text{ in}