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 #1191 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

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

Possible Answers:

Cat, snake, dog

Cat, dog, snake

Snake, cat, dog

Dog, snake, cat

Dog, cat, snake

Correct answer:

Dog, snake, cat

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1192 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The table is  inches, the couch is  feet, and the room is  feet. 

Possible Answers:

Couch, room, table 

Room, table, couch

Table, room, couch

Table, couch, room

Room, couch, table

Correct answer:

Table, couch, room

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 table is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the couch is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the room is the largest object. 

Example Question #1193 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The candle is  inches, the frame is  inches, and the painting is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Painting, frame, candle

 Painting, candle, frame

Candle, frame, painting

Candle, painting, frame

Frame, painting, candle 

Correct answer:

Painting, frame, candle

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the painting comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the frame comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the candle is the smallest object. 

Example Question #1194 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The truck is  inches, the motorcycle is  inches, and the car is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Motorcycle, truck, car

Car, truck, motorcycle

Car, motorcycle, truck

Truck, car, motorcycle

Truck, motorcycle, car

Correct answer:

Truck, car, motorcycle

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the truck comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the car comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the motorcycle is the smallest object. 

Example Question #1195 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The bear is  inches, the truck is  inches and the car is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Car, truck, bear

Bear, car, truck

Bear, truck, car

Truck, bear, car

Truck, car, bear

Correct answer:

Truck, car, bear

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the truck comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the car comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the bear is the smallest object. 

Example Question #1196 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The picture is  inches, the frame is  inches, and the wall is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Picture, frame, wall

Frame, wall, picture

Wall, picture, frame

Wall, frame, picture

Picture, wall, frame

Correct answer:

Wall, frame, picture

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the wall comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the frame comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the picture is the smallest object. 

Example Question #1197 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The flag is  inches, the pole is  inches, and the porch is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Pole, flag, porch

Flag, pole, porhc

Porch, pole, flag

Porch, flag, pole

Pole, porch, flag

Correct answer:

Pole, porch, flag

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the pole comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the porch comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the flag is the smallest object. 

Example Question #1198 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The fence is  inches, the pool is  inches, and the flowerbed is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Fence, flowerbed, pool

Fence, pool, flowerbed

Pool, fence, flowerbed

Flowerbed, fence, pool

 Flowerbed, pool, fence

Correct answer:

Fence, flowerbed, pool

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the fence comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the flowerbed comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the pool is the smallest object. 

Example Question #1199 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The rose is  inches, the lily is  inches, and the daisy is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Daisy, rose, lily

Lily, rose, daisy

Rose, lily, daisy

Lily, daisy, rose

Daisy, lily, rose

Correct answer:

Lily, daisy, rose

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the lily comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the daisy comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the rose is the smallest object. 

Example Question #1200 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The cup is  inches, the bowl is  inches, and the plate is  inches.

Possible Answers:

Cup, bowl, plate

Bowl, cup, plate

Cup, plate, bowl

Plate, cup, bowl

Plate, bowl, cup

Correct answer:

Plate, bowl, cup

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the plate comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the bowl comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the cup is the smallest object. 

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