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1st grade math · Unit 6: Length

Start at zero

What this lesson shows

Fixes a mistake

A crayon from 2 to 6 on the ruler is 4 inches long, not 6.

The worked example

The lesson works this one step by step: 2 to 6 inches. Then your kid tries one like it on paper.

The steps

  1. Not from 0?
  2. Count the spaces it covers
  3. End minus start

Helping at home

Start at 0 when you can. If it does not start at 0, count the spaces it covers, or take the start from the end.

If your kid gets stuck

Does it start at 0?

Watch it with Lux

With Lux, this lesson is a narrated video and a printed page your kid works on. Then Lux helps with the same math on their own worksheet, one question at a time.

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Standards

  • Common Core 2.MD.A.1
    Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools such as rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, and measuring tapes.
Matches a standard in all 50 states and DCSee each state's code

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