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 – 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 – 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.

P – M – RT4

Students were challenged to design a garden space for the school. Of the three spaces that were designed, two had a large perimeter while the third space had a much smaller perimeter. Draw the three garden spaces and be sure to label the lengths of each side. What is...

P – M – RT5

Two carpenters went to a building supply store to ask for fencing. Both carpenters constructed new bike parking pads. While each carpenter needed the same amount of fencing, the shape of their parking pads was different. What could be the perimeter of the two parking...

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