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0. 1. Using the Ruler: Measuring to the Nearest ½ Inch. 1 2. 0. 1. Each inch is divided into 16 parts. In 4 th grade, we learn to measure to the nearest half inch . . 1 4. 3 4. 1 2. 1. 0. We use the 1/4 inch marks to help us measure to the nearest ½ inch. . 1 4. 3 4.
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0 1 Using the Ruler:Measuring to the Nearest ½ Inch
1 2 0 1 Each inch is divided into 16 parts. In 4th grade, we learn to measure to the nearest half inch.
1 4 3 4 1 2 1 0 We use the 1/4 inch marks to help us measure to the nearest ½ inch.
1 4 3 4 1 2 0 1 If a line comes BEFORE the 1/4 inch mark, we round DOWN to the ½ inch mark.
1 4 3 4 1 2 0 1 If a line comes AFTER the 1/4 inch mark, we round UP to the next ½ inch.
? 1 2 ? Measure the line to the nearest ½ inch. 1 ½ inches
? 9 10 ? Measure the line to the nearest ½ inch. 10 inches
? 23 24 ? Measure the line to the nearest ½ inch. 23 inches
? 99 100 ? Measure the line to the nearest ½ inch. 99 ½ inches
? 19 20 ? Measure the line to the nearest ½ inch. 20 inches
? 43 44 ? Measure the line to the nearest ½ inch. 43 ½ inches
? 3 4 ? Measure the line to the nearest ½ inch. 3 ½ inches
? 26 27 ? Measure the line to the nearest ½ inch. 26 ½ inches
? 17 18 ? Measure the line to the nearest ½ inch. 17 ½ inches
? 86 87 ? Measure the line to the nearest ½ inch. 87 inches
Awesome job! Remember: As you measure to the nearest ½ inch, use the ¼ marks to help you round. They’re just like the “5”.