Height in Inches

Worksheet Description

Measure the height of each person by using the ruler. Mark the height of the boy and girl in inches on the lines that have been provided. This worksheet is designed to help students learn how to measure height using a ruler. The worksheet features illustrations of a boy and a girl standing next to vertical rulers, which are marked in inches. Students are tasked with determining the height of each child by reading the scale next to them and then writing the measurement in the blanks provided above each figure. The rulers are segmented clearly to aid in precise measurement, and they include increments that indicate the height in inches.

The worksheet aims to teach students how to accurately measure and record heights using a ruler. It introduces them to the concept of vertical measurement and provides a visual aid to understand how height can be quantified using a standard unit of measure. By measuring the illustrated figures, students apply practical skills in reading and interpreting a ruler. This activity enhances their understanding of inches as a unit and helps them develop the ability to record measurements precisely, which are essential skills in many educational and real-world contexts.