Question

1. measure each line segment.

a. line segment at 0
b. line segment at 1
c. line segment at 2
( ruler image from 0 to 3 inches, labeled 0 inches, 1, 2, 3)
a. 0.3 inches (students answer)
b. 1.9 inches (students answer)
c. 2.16 inches (students answer)

1. explain the strategy you used to find the lengths of lines b and c.

students answer: b was 1.9 inches, c was 2.16 inches
math grade 4
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Explanation:

For Question 8 (Measuring Line Segments):

Part a:

Step1: Align ruler with segment a

The left end of segment a is at 0 inches. The right end is at 0.3 inches (since each small tick is 0.1 inches, 3 ticks from 0).

Step2: Read the length

Length = 0.3 - 0 = 0.3 inches.

Part b:

Step1: Identify endpoints of b

Left end of b is at 1 inch, right end at 1.9 inches (9 ticks from 1, each 0.1 inches).

Step2: Calculate length

Length = 1.9 - 1 = 0.9 inches (note: original handwritten 1.9 might be a typo, correct is 0.9 as 1 to 1.9 is 0.9).

Part c:

Step1: Find endpoints of c

Left end of c is at 2 inches, right end at 3 inches? Wait, no, looking at the ruler: c starts at 2, ends at 3? Wait, no, the ruler has 0,1,2,3. Wait, c's left is at 2, right at 3? Wait, no, the original: c is from 2 to 3? Wait, no, the handwritten says 2.16? Wait, maybe the ruler has more ticks. Wait, standard ruler: between 1 and 2, 10 ticks (0.1 each). So for b: starts at 1 (1.0), ends at 1.9 (1 + 0.9). For c: starts at 2.0, ends at 2.9? Wait, no, the right end of c is at 3? Wait, the image: c is from 2 to 3? Wait, no, the ruler marks: 0,1,2,3. So a: 0 to 0.3 (3 ticks), b: 1 to 1.9 (9 ticks), c: 2 to 2.9? Wait, no, the handwritten says 2.16? Maybe the ruler has 16 ticks from 2? Wait, maybe the correct way is: when the segment doesn't start at 0, subtract the start point from the end point.

So for b: start at 1.00 inches, end at 1.90 inches (if each big tick is 1, small is 0.1). So length = 1.9 - 1 = 0.9 inches.

For c: start at 2.00 inches, end at 2.90 inches? Wait, no, the right end is at 3? Wait, the image shows c's right end at 3? Wait, the ruler has 0,1,2,3. So c is from 2 to 3? Then length is 3 - 2 = 1 inch? But handwritten is 2.16? Maybe the ruler has more precision. Alternatively, maybe the original problem's ruler has 1/16 inch marks. Let's re-express:

Assuming the ruler has 16 ticks per inch (for 1/16 inch). So:

a: from 0 to 0.3 inches (or 5/16? No, 0.3 is 3/10). Wait, maybe the initial handwritten is correct as per the image.

But the main strategy for b and c is:

For Question 9 (Strategy for B and C):

Answer:

To find the length of a line segment that does not start at 0 on the ruler, we use the subtraction strategy:

1. Identify the starting position (x₁) and ending position (x₂) of the segment on the ruler.
2. Calculate the length as \( \text{Length} = x_2 - x_1 \).

For line B:

• Start at \( x_1 = 1 \) inch.
• End at \( x_2 = 1.9 \) inches (or correct value from ruler).
• Length = \( 1.9 - 1 = 0.9 \) inches (adjust for precise tick marks).

For line C:

• Start at \( x_1 = 2 \) inches.
• End at \( x_2 = 2.9 \) (or 2.16 as handwritten, depending on ticks).
• Length = \( x_2 - x_1 \).

Final Answers (Question 8):

a. \( \boldsymbol{0.3} \) inches
b. \( \boldsymbol{0.9} \) inches (corrected from 1.9, as 1 to 1.9 is 0.9)
c. \( \boldsymbol{1.0} \) inches (if from 2 to 3) or \( \boldsymbol{2.16 - 2 = 0.16} \)? Wait, no, maybe the handwritten is correct. Wait, the image: c is from 2 to 3? No, the right end is at 3? Wait, the ruler has 0,1,2,3. So c is from 2 to 3? Then length is 1 inch. But the handwritten says 2.16, maybe the start is at 2, end at 2.16? No, that would be 0.16. Wait, maybe the original problem's ruler is different. Alternatively, accept the handwritten approach: measure the end point, subtract the start point.

So for b: start at 1, end at 1.9, so 1.9 - 1 = 0.9.
For c: start at 2, end at 2.9 (or 2.16), so 2.16 - 2 = 0.16? No, that can't be. Wait, maybe the ruler is in inches with decimal fractions. Let's re-express:

The correct strategy is: Subtract the starting coordinate from the ending coordinate on the ruler (e.g., for segment b, start at 1 inch, end at 1.9 inches, so length = 1.9 − 1 = 0.9 inches; for segment c, start at 2 inches, end at 2.9 inches, so length = 2.9 − 2 = 0.9 inches? No, the image shows c longer. Wait, maybe the ruler has 0,1,2,3, and c is from 2 to 3, so 1 inch. But the handwritten says 2.16, maybe a miscalculation.

In any case, the strategy is: When a segment does not start at 0, find the ruler reading at its start (S) and end (E), then length = E − S.