Measurement

In math last week, we spent a couple of days exploring the world of measurement. We discovered that clocks and calendars allow us to measure time. Everyone also knew that people need to measure how long things are to make them fit. We discussed the difference between standard and non-standard measurement, and we discussed why measuring with standard measurement is so important. Turns out, when you measure with non-standard items the measurements are often unequal. We recognized that when you measure a carpet with dominoes versus when you measure it with blocks, you get two very different answers. It sure would be hard for Ms. England to buy a new rug with a measurement of 54 dominoes by 34 dominoes (especially since we also found out that not even all the dominoes were the same length)!