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 #1201 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The vase is  inches, the table is  inches, and the flowers are  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Flower, vase, table

Vase, flower, table 

Table, flower, vase

Table, vase, flower

Flower, table, vase

Correct answer:

Table, flower, vase

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 table comes first. The number  is bigger than  so the flower comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the vase is the smallest object. 

Example Question #1202 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The sun is  inches, the star is  inches, and the moon is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Sun, star, moon

Star, sun, moon

Moon, sun, star

Moon, star, sun

Sun, moon, star

Correct answer:

Sun, moon, star

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 sun comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the moon comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the star is the smallest object. 

Example Question #1203 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The plane is  inches, the cloud is  inches, and the ship is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Cloud, ship, plane

Plane, cloud, ship

Cloud, plane, ship

Ship, plane, cloud

Plane, ship, cloud

Correct answer:

Plane, ship, cloud

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 plane comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the ship comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the cloud is the smallest object. 

Example Question #1201 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The coat is  inches in length, the hat is  inches in length, and the mittens are  inches in length.

Possible Answers:

Hat, coat, mittens

Mittens, coat, hat

Coat, hat, mittens

Hat, mittens, coat

Mittens, hat, coat

Correct answer:

Hat, mittens, coat

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 hat is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the mittens are the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the coat is the largest object. 

Example Question #1202 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The cloud is  inches, the sun is  inches, and the moon is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Cloud, sun, moon

Moon, cloud, sun

Sun, moon, cloud

Moon, sun, cloud

Sun, cloud, moon

Correct answer:

Moon, sun, cloud

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 moon is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the sun is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the cloud is the largest object. 

Example Question #1 : Telling And Writing Time

What time does the clock show?


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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The smaller arrow is the hour hand and the long arrow is the minute hand.

The hour hand is pointing to , so the hour is .

The minute hand is at  which means it's exactly  o'clock or 

Example Question #2 : Telling And Writing Time

What time does the clock show?


2

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The smaller arrow is the hour hand and the long arrow is the minute hand.

The hour hand is pointing to , so the hour is .

The minute hand is at  which means it's exactly  o'clock or 

Example Question #1208 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

What time does the clock show?

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The smaller arrow is the hour hand and the long arrow is the minute hand.

The hour hand is pointing to , so the hour is .

The minute hand is at  which means it's exactly  o'clock or 

Example Question #1209 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

What time does the clock show?


4

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The smaller arrow is the hour hand and the long arrow is the minute hand.

The hour hand is pointing to , so the hour is .

The minute hand is at  which means it's exactly  o'clock or 

Example Question #1210 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

What time does the clock show?


5

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The smaller arrow is the hour hand and the long arrow is the minute hand.

The hour hand is pointing to , so the hour is .

The minute hand is at  which means it's exactly  o'clock or 

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