Common Core: 1st Grade Math : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 1st Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #1181 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we subtract two digit numbers, we always start with the ones place, on the right, and work our way to the left. 

Example Question #1182 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The dog is  inches, the cat is  inches, and the snake is  inches.

Possible Answers:

Snake, dog, cat

Dog, cat, snake

Dog, snake, cat

Cat, dog, snake

Cat, snake, dog

Correct answer:

Cat, dog, snake

Explanation:

When ordering objects from smallest to largest, you need to compare the numbers. The smallest number will be the smallest object. In this case, the number  is smaller than  and  so the cat is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the dog is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the snake is the largest object. 

Example Question #1183 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The blanket is  inches, the bed in  inches, and the sheet is  inches.

Possible Answers:

Bed, sheet, blanket

Blanket, sheet, bed

Bed, blanket, sheet

Sheet, bed, blanket

Blanket, bed, sheet 

Correct answer:

Bed, blanket, sheet

Explanation:

When ordering objects from smallest to largest, you need to compare the numbers. The smallest number will be the smallest object. In this case, the number  is smaller than  and  so the bed is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the blanket is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the sheet is the largest object. 

Example Question #1184 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The fireplace is  inches, the mantel is  inches, and the couch is  inches.

Possible Answers:

Couch, fireplace, mantel

Fireplace, couch, mantel

Fireplace, mantel, couch

Mantel, couch, fireplace

Couch, mantel, fireplace 

Correct answer:

Fireplace, mantel, couch

Explanation:

When ordering objects from smallest to largest, you need to compare the numbers. The smallest number will be the smallest object. In this case, the number  is smaller than  and  so the fireplace is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the mantel is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the couch is the largest object. 

Example Question #1185 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The square is  inches, the triangle is  inches, and the rectangle is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Square, triangle, rectangle

Triangle, rectangle, square

Triangle, square, rectangle

Square, rectangle, triangle

Rectangle, square, triangle 

Correct answer:

Square, triangle, rectangle

Explanation:

When ordering objects from smallest to largest, you need to compare the numbers. The smallest number will be the smallest object. In this case, the number  is smaller than  and  so the square is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the triangle is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the rectangle is the largest object

Example Question #1186 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The heart is  inches, the smiley face is  inches, and the lighting bolt is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Heart, lighting bolt, smiley face

Heart, smiley face, lighting bolt

Smiley face, lighting bolt, heart

Smiley face, heart, lighting bolt

Lighting bolt, smiley face, heart

Correct answer:

Smiley face, heart, lighting bolt

Explanation:

When ordering objects from smallest to largest, you need to compare the numbers. The smallest number will be the smallest object. In this case, the number  is smaller than  and  so the smiley face is the smallest object. The number 5 is smaller than , so the heart is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the lighting bolt is the largest object. 

Example Question #1187 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The ladybug is  inches, the bee is  inches, and the firefly is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

 Ladybug, firefly, bee

Bee, firefly, ladybug

Ladybug, bee, firefly

Firefly, ladybug, bee

Firefly, bee, ladybug

Correct answer:

Ladybug, bee, firefly

Explanation:

When ordering objects from smallest to largest, you need to compare the numbers. The smallest number will be the smallest object. In this case, the number  is smaller than  and  so the ladybug is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the bee is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the firefly is the largest object. 

Example Question #1188 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The bunny is  inches, the kitten is  inches, and the dog is  inches.

Possible Answers:

Kitten, bunny, dog

Kitten, dog, bunny

Dog, kitten bunny

Bunny, kitten, dog

Bunny, dog, kitten

Correct answer:

Kitten, bunny, dog

Explanation:

When ordering objects from smallest to largest, you need to compare the numbers. The smallest number will be the smallest object. In this case, the number  is smaller than  and  so the kitten is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the bunny is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the dog is the largest object. 

Example Question #1189 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The purse is  inches, the suitcase is  inches, and the backpack is  inches.

Possible Answers:

Suitcase, backpack, purse

Backpack,purse, suitcase

Purse, suitcase, backpack

Purse, backpack, suitcase

Suitcase, purse, backpack

Correct answer:

Purse, backpack, suitcase

Explanation:

When ordering objects from smallest to largest, you need to compare the numbers. The smallest number will be the smallest object. In this case, the number  is smaller than  and  so the purse is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the backpack is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the suitcase is the largest object. 

Example Question #1190 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The rug is  inches, the towel is  inches, and the pillow is  inches.

Possible Answers:

Pillow, towel, rug

Rug, pillow, towel 

Pillow, rug, towel

Towel, rug, pillow

Towel, pillow, rug

Correct answer:

Pillow, towel, rug

Explanation:

When ordering objects from smallest to largest, you need to compare the numbers. The smallest number will be the smallest object. In this case, the number  is smaller than  and  so the pillow is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the towel is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the rug is the largest object. 

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