Depending on the availability of computers for your students, this activity can be done individually, with partners, in groups, or as a class. Refer to How to Use the Integer Bar Program for directions. Have students go to Measurement. Depending on the level of your students, you can have them complete this activity individually or with assistance. Give pairs of students a list of items to measure in the classroom.
Students write down their estimations, then select bars to use for measuring items.
Students can use a chart that has four sections.