Multiplying & Dividing for Measurements

Do your kids struggle multiplying and dividing measurements such as inches and feet? Do you sometimes know how to convert the numbers properly too? Why not check out THIS ARTICLE for tips on how to get your numbers straight.Why not consider adding these items to your library/ classroom: Math-terpieces, Board Dudes Dry Erase Activity Book - Letters, Numbers, Shapes & Games (Juvenile) (11050UA-4), Sizing Up Measurement: Activities for Grades 3-5 Classrooms or Learning Resources LER1207 Learning Resources 5-Piece Gallon Measurement Set, Grades 1+.

How to Teach Measurements

Forms of measurement are everywhere- in cooking, the weather and crafts. Present your students with real-life examples of how we use measurement everyday, in fact- it's one of the most applicable mathematics concepts that we use on a daily basis.

Check out my article on IDEAS FOR TEACHING MEASUREMENT -- including ideas for length, volume, time and temperature -- that are sure to help you in the math classroom.

Measurement Math Activities

Ever wondered why we use rulers? Why not use paces, or arm spans?

Teach students about measurement by conducting a few simple activities on linear measurement, non-linear measurement, time, and estimation. Follow THIS LINK for some cool math activities on measurement.

How to Estimate Distances

What do you do when you need to know a measurement of something, but a ruler or tape measure is not available? How about estimate distances using your own body!

Follow the link below to learn about the ratios of the human body, and how one portion of your body is typically proportional to other parts.

How to Estimate Distances eHow.com

Measuring Activity Ideas

Although the PBS kids show "Sid the Science Kid" episode "Ruler of Thumb" might be slightly childish, the show gives GREAT examples of how to teach about standard and non-standard measurement, with ideas appropriate for young and older students.

Standard measurement is when we use rulers, and non-standard measurement is when you use your "hands" (like for measuring horses) or paces. It's called "non-standard" because not everyone's hands are the same size.

Check out THIS ARTICLE from our Egghead on how to teach third graders about measurement.