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UNIT 6
CHAPTER 21
Lesson 21-6
 
 
 
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CHAPTER 21 ESTIMATE AND MEASURE LENGTH
Lesson 21-6 PROBLEM SOLVING SKILL: READING FOR MATH
 
 

Footprints
  
Jon and Tina make footprints. "I can measure the footprints with my tape measure," says Mom. Jon's footprint is 5 inches long. Tina's footprint is 7 inches long.







  
Predict Outcomes
  
5.How much longer is Tina's footprint? _______ inches
6.Mom measures her footprint. It is 8 inches long.
Mom's footprint is _______ inches longer than Jon's.
7.Do you think Dad's footprint would be longer or shorter than Jon's? ________
8.What do you think Tina and Jon might measure next? _______

  
Your child predicted outcomes to answer questions.
Activity:  Show your child two items from around the house and have him or her predict which is longer or taller. Then ask your child to measure the items with a ruler or a piece of string to determine which truly is longer or taller.

 

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