P – M – RT1

My ruler was broken. When I lined the ruler up next to a book cover, I saw 24 cm next to the bottom of the book cover. What could the length of the book be? What number was next to the top of the book cover?

P – M – OE3

Draw three line-segments. Two of the line-segments are close in measurement while the third is much shorter. What is the length of each line?

P – M – RT2

Two students were asked to draw a line segment. When the teacher compared the two lines, she noticed that both lines were the same length. One student said that the number on the ruler at the end of her line was 10. The other student said that the number on the ruler...

P – M – OE4

One line segment is much longer than the other line segment. What is the length of each line?

P – M – RT3

Students were asked to measure the length of a basketball rim. Some students said that it couldn’t be done as it was curved. Other students said that it could be done. Who do you agree with? Explain your thinking.

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