Math Lessons : Learning How to Read a Ruler Marked in 16ths

When reading a ruler that is marked in 16ths, it's important to know that fractions may have to be reduced along the way. Find out how to use a 16th ruler as an eighth ruler with help from a math teacher in this free video on basic math lessons.

Expert: Jimmy Chang
Bio: Jimmy Chang has been a math teacher at St. Pete College for nearly a decade. He has a master's degree in math, and his specialties include calculus, algebra, liberal arts, math and trigonometry.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

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[kiidsiimmons897]

Thnx it's just what I needed now I can retake my test for measuring cause I bomb it

[PunJaB1DaJatt]

Just what i needed !

[CrowdPleeza]

The metric ruler is much simpler. That's what they taught us in school in the 80's. They never taught us how to use an english ruler.

[asg1996jb]

thank you very much...very simple and informative

[ticklemeelmosmith]

thank you very much !! but i feel stupid that i didnt know how to do something so simple :)

[VillianousUndead]

Umm, I don't mean to sound like a jerk...but is this vid intended for first graders? I also need to figure out why YouTube recommended it for me

[wawaskateking]

thank you

[XaviersSecretary]

I will never have trouble reading a ruler again. I am ecstatic. Your help is much appreciated.

[jayandstephon]

thank you sooooo much u really explained it well.......

[MrCoolyboy111]

This is surprisingly easy! Thanks so much!