Math

Study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns.

Advanced Topics

Measurement and Units

Measuring the World

Measurement helps us find out how long, heavy, hot, or full something is. We use different units for different things.

  • Length: meters, centimeters, inches, feet
  • Weight: kilograms, grams, pounds
  • Time: seconds, minutes, hours

Why Use Units?

Units help us compare things. You wouldn't measure your height in teaspoons!

Real-World Measurement

From timing a race to weighing fruit at the store, measurement is everywhere in our daily lives.

Examples

  • Measuring your height to see how much you've grown.

  • Timing how long it takes to run around the block.

In a Nutshell

Measurement lets us compare and understand sizes, weights, and amounts.