How Square are You Measurements

This rubric is used to assess students in collecting measurement data for the How Square are You? activities.

Measuring Personal Height

Using a measuring tool (e.g., yard stick, measuring tape), measure your height in inches. To do this:

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3

Stand straight against wall.

5

Have a partner place a ruler horizontally on your head and against the wall.

5

Keeping the ruler at the same place against the wall, move out of the way.

15

Measure in inches or centimeters the distance from the floor to the ruler (which should still be against the wall).

15

Record this measurement (number and unit) on note paper.

Measuring Arm Span

Next, you need to measure the lenght of your arm span. To measure it:

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3

Facing away from a wall, stand straight against it.

4

Stretch out your arms keeping them horizontal.

10

Using two small pieces of masking tape to mark the tips of each middle finger.

5

Move away from the wall.

15

Measure in inches or centimeters the distance between the two marks.

5

Remove the masking tape.

15

Record this measurement (number and unit) on note paper.

Total: 0

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