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3.87 Measure Lengths to the Nearest Half and Quarter Unit Worksheet

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Core academic competencies and curriculum alignment

This Grade 3 Math worksheet provides structured practice on 3.87 Measure Lengths to the Nearest Half and Quarter Unit. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Select the measurement to the nearest 1/2 or 1/4 unit from a ruler and choose the fractional notation that matches. (CCSS 3.MD.B.4)

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Grade

Grade 3

Subject

Math

Domain

Math Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
The measurement challenge line begins at the 5-inch mark. The right end is a little before the 11 1/2-inch mark and closer to that half-inch mark than to the 11-inch mark. What is its length to the nearest 1/2 inch?
A6 1/2 inches
B11 1/2 inches
C5 inches
D7 inches
Solution & Explanation:Round the right end to the nearest half-inch mark, 11 1/2 inches. The length is 11 1/2 inches - 5 inches = 6 1/2 inches.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
The craft foam edge begins at the 4 1/2-inch mark. The right end is a little past the 10 1/2-inch mark and closer to that half-inch mark than to the 11-inch mark. What is its length to the nearest 1/2 inch?
A10 1/2 inches
B4 1/2 inches
C6 1/2 inches
D6 inches
Solution & Explanation:Round the right end to the nearest half-inch mark, 10 1/2 inches. The length is 10 1/2 inches - 4 1/2 inches = 6 inches.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
The garden marker begins at the 4-inch mark. The right end is a little before the 9 1/2-inch mark and closer to that half-inch mark than to the 9-inch mark. What is its length to the nearest 1/2 inch?
A9 1/2 inches
B4 inches
C5 1/2 inches
D6 inches
Solution & Explanation:Round the right end to the nearest half-inch mark, 9 1/2 inches. The length is 9 1/2 inches - 4 inches = 5 1/2 inches.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Math students. It aligns with educational standard 3.MD.B.4 (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: CCSS 3.MD.B.4. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Select the measurement to the nearest 1/2 or 1/4 unit from a ruler and choose the fractional notation that matches. Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: CCSS 3.MD.B.4. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).

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