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In early classes, handspan, footspan, cubit and pace You have already observed that two
are introduced to kids as they are easy to grasp. different persons may give different
measurements for the same length.

They are informal units of measurement. You are right, papa. But, is it even
They vary from person to person. possible to measure things accurately?

Yes, It is. With standard units of Thanks a lot, papa. But from
measurement, we can do it perfectly. where we can learn it?

Whether it is length, weight or Easy, go to the next
capacity. It works everywhere. pages of this chapter.

Separate the students into two groups. Place some items on a table that can be used to teach
children how to measure. Now, select one group to be measured using informal units such as
handspan and cubit. Give the class a quick overview of the standard units of measurement. Call
out the other group and have them use the standard unit to measure the same objects. Encourage
the students to take notes on their observations.