Remember: A line plot puts one X over each measurement. Read lengths by counting the equal parts past the whole inch, then add or take away like counting.
Measure to a fraction of an inch
1
How long is the leaf?
2 inches1 1/2 inches1 inch
2
The dot marks the end of a ribbon that starts at 0. Each inch is cut into 4 equal parts. Write the length of the ribbon as a fraction.
3
The dot marks the end of a twig that starts at 0. Each inch is cut into 8 equal parts. How long is the twig?
1 3/8 inches1 1/2 inches1 5/8 inches
4
The dot marks the end of a strap that starts at 0. Each inch is cut into 4 equal parts. How long is the strap?
2 1/4 inches3/4 inch2 3/4 inches
Read the line plot
5
The chart shows the lengths of 10 pencils in inches. Each X is one pencil. How many pencils are 1 inch long?
6
How many pencils are shorter than 1 inch?
7
How much longer is the longest pencil than the shortest pencil? Write the number of inches.
8
In the chart, more pencils are 1/2 inch long than 1 1/2 inches long.
TrueFalse
9
The 2 pencils that are 1 1/4 inches long are laid end to end. How long is the line?
2 1/4 inches1 1/2 inches2 1/2 inches
Compare lengths
10
How much longer is the 1 3/4 inch leaf than the 1 1/4 inch leaf? inch
11
Join each length in words to its number.
1one and one fourth
2five eighths
3one and one half
4one and seven eighths
A5/8
B1 1/4
C1 7/8
D1 1/2
12
Put the lengths in order from shortest to longest.
1 1/2
5/8
1 3/8
1 1/4
13
Draw a number line from 0 to 2. Mark every 1/4 inch. Put an X at 1 1/4.
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