As it turns out, the 1/4 mark is usually located on the side or bottom of the measuring cup. Yep, you read that right - it's not always on the side, but sometimes it's hiding at the bottom. It's like the measuring cup is trying to test our patience or something!
But, why is it that we can't always find the 1/4 mark? Is it because we're not paying attention, or is it because the measuring cup is trying to trick us? The answer is simple - it's just a matter of design. Measuring cups come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes the 1/4 mark gets lost in translation.
Think of it like trying to find a needle in a haystack. You know it's in there somewhere, but it's just really hard to find. That's what it's like when you're searching for the 1/4 mark on a measuring cup. But, once you finally find it, it's like striking gold!
OUR K–5 Math | Grade 4 Unit 3 Section B Lesson 7 - Student Edition