sentence: Meter sticks are marked off in parts of a meter.
sentences_before: When measuring things, a whole number might not be the best answer. A distance might be longer than 5 meters, but less than 6 meters.
sentences_after: Decimals are formed by marking off a ruler in ten equal parts. Each part is a tenth. 5.2 meters is a little bit longer than 5 meters. 5.7 meters is a little bit shorter than 6 meters. Each of these tenths can be marked with ten smaller parts.
concept_name: meter stick
headings: Quantity Measuring Decimal numbers
categories: Numbers