2 Leon estimates the lengths of these lines. He then uses a ruler to measure them.
(a)
Estimate:7 cm
Actual: 8 cm
(b)
Estimate:5 cm
Actual: 5 cm
(c)
Estimate: 17 cm Actual: 16 cm
Let’s measure and compare different objects using metre rulers. How much taller is the tree than the chair?
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1 m
The chair is 1 metre high. The tree is 3 metres tall. The tree is 2 metres taller.
1 m
1 m
1 m
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