Measure your height. Stand against a wall and mark your height. Measure the distance between the floor and the marked point in feet and inches. Find out who is the tallest student in your class. What is his or her height in feet and inches?
Method: Students measure their height using the method described.
Recording Heights: Heights are recorded in feet and inches format (e.g., 4 feet 6 inches).
Finding the Tallest: The tallest student in class is identified by comparing all measured heights.
Note: Average height for Class 5 students is approximately 4 feet to 4 feet 8 inches.
Explanation
The chapter introduces feet and inches as alternative units for measuring height. 1 inch = 2 cm 5 mm and 1 foot = 12 inches = 30 cm. Students learn to measure and compare heights using these units commonly used in daily life.
Solution Steps
Stand against a wall and mark your height.
Measure the distance between the floor and the marked point in feet and inches.
Record your height in feet and inches format.
Compare all measured heights to identify the tallest student in class.