Which of the following activities is most effective in helping kindergarten students understand measurement of the lengths of small objects, such as pencils or cups?
A. Placing interlocking cubes next to the objects and counting the cubes.
B. Cutting sheets of construction paper so that they are the same dimensions as the objects.
C. Listening to the teacher explain how to line up a ruler next to the objects and mark their lengths.
D. Watching the teacher demonstrate how to estimate the lengths of the objects using a child's hand or shoe.
Answer: A. Placing interlocking cubes next to the objects and counting the cubes.
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