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Measure With Equal Units

Measure length using equal units without gaps.

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Learning goals

  • Measure length using equal units without gaps.

Before you begin

Understand the words and representations introduced in the Explore activity.

Age and grade do not measure readiness. Adjust reading or adult support to preserve the intended learning goal.

Follow the sequence

Complete practice

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Measure With Equal Units

Practice · Independent · 25 min

Measure length using equal units without gaps. A complete set with exploration, practice and application. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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1. Explore

Measure With Equal Units: Explore and Explain: first student practice pagePractice preview
Grade 1
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Measure With Equal Units: Explore and Explain

Explore · Independent · 10 min

Measure length using equal units without gaps. A focused learn activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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2. Practice

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Measure With Equal Units: Practice Independently

Practice · Independent · 10 min

Measure length using equal units without gaps. A focused practice activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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3. Apply

Measure With Equal Units: Apply and Create: first student practice pagePractice preview
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Measure With Equal Units: Apply and Create

Apply · Independent · 15 min

Measure length using equal units without gaps. A focused apply activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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Download the unit pack

Numbered activities, separate answer keys and a teaching guide in one ZIP. The pack uses the focused sequence; the complete practice sheet above is an alternative.

Teaching and response guide

  1. Begin with: A pencil covers 6 equal blocks. Its length is how many blocks?
  2. Connect the response to: Which measurement is fair?
  3. Ask students to apply the idea: Draw a line that covers 5 equal squares.

Watch for: Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.

Check the answer criteria for each task. A supported explanation may have more than one acceptable response. These activities offer evidence to discuss; completing a sheet alone does not establish mastery.