If you ever wanted to see a bunch of "too cool" students excitedly practicing metric length measurements, this is the resource for you!

This item is a nicely put together metric ruler, which can be printed on card stock. Students can then cut and tape it, to giving each student a foldable meter stick that they can keep in their binders for use throughout the year.

I typically teach the students how to use a metric ruler, group practice a bit, then every student in the class will use their paper ruler to practice measuring various objects around the room. I have them all measure "like" items, so they should all be getting the same measurements, such as length/width of desks, floor tiles, etc..

I created this cut-out metric ruler for my students for several reasons:

-No need to have 30...40...50 (whatever crazy class sizes you have) wooden meter sticks on hand.

-No passing out said wooden meter sticks (also known as swords)

-By using these paper rulers, ALL students should get the exact same measurements.

-Students can fold up their rulers, and keep them in their binders

-If printed on card stock, they can be hole punched, and SHOULD last the entire year in a binder

I've included a video, outlining the steps to get it properly cut out and taped together. This can be shown in class, and paused, while they mimic, or you can use it to guide your own instruction.