Common Core: 1st Grade Math : Measurement & Data

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Order And Compare Objects By Length: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Md.A.1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The dog is \(\displaystyle 5\) inches, the cat is \(\displaystyle 2\) inches, and the snake is \(\displaystyle 7\) inches.

Possible Answers:

Cat, snake, dog

Snake, dog, cat

Dog, cat, snake

Dog, snake, cat

Cat, dog, snake

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 \(\displaystyle 2\) is smaller than \(\displaystyle 5\) and \(\displaystyle 7\) so the cat is the smallest object. The number \(\displaystyle 5\) is smaller than \(\displaystyle 7\), so the dog is the next object. The number \(\displaystyle 7\) is the biggest number, so the snake is the largest object. 

Example Question #2 : Order And Compare Objects By Length: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Md.A.1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The blanket is \(\displaystyle 13\) inches, the bed in \(\displaystyle 12\) inches, and the sheet is \(\displaystyle 16\) inches.

Possible Answers:

Bed, blanket, sheet

Blanket, bed, sheet 

Blanket, sheet, bed

Sheet, bed, blanket

Bed, sheet, blanket

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 \(\displaystyle 12\) is smaller than \(\displaystyle 13\) and \(\displaystyle 16\) so the bed is the smallest object. The number \(\displaystyle 13\) is smaller than \(\displaystyle 16\), so the blanket is the next object. The number \(\displaystyle 16\) is the biggest number, so the sheet is the largest object. 

Example Question #1 : Measure Lengths Indirectly And By Iterating Length Units

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The fireplace is \(\displaystyle 16\) inches, the mantel is \(\displaystyle 18\) inches, and the couch is \(\displaystyle 20\) inches.

Possible Answers:

Couch, fireplace, mantel

Fireplace, mantel, couch

Couch, mantel, fireplace 

Mantel, couch, fireplace

Fireplace, couch, mantel

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 \(\displaystyle 16\) is smaller than \(\displaystyle 18\) and \(\displaystyle 20\) so the fireplace is the smallest object. The number \(\displaystyle 18\) is smaller than \(\displaystyle 20\), so the mantel is the next object. The number \(\displaystyle 20\) is the biggest number, so the couch is the largest object. 

Example Question #2 : Measure Lengths Indirectly And By Iterating Length Units

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The square is \(\displaystyle 2\) inches, the triangle is \(\displaystyle 4\) inches, and the rectangle is \(\displaystyle 12\) inches. 

Possible Answers:

Square, rectangle, triangle

Square, triangle, rectangle

Triangle, rectangle, square

Rectangle, square, triangle 

Triangle, square, rectangle

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 \(\displaystyle 2\) is smaller than \(\displaystyle 4\) and \(\displaystyle 12\) so the square is the smallest object. The number \(\displaystyle 4\) is smaller than \(\displaystyle 12\), so the triangle is the next object. The number \(\displaystyle 12\) is the biggest number, so the rectangle is the largest object

Example Question #1 : Order And Compare Objects By Length: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Md.A.1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The heart is \(\displaystyle 5\) inches, the smiley face is \(\displaystyle 3\) inches, and the lighting bolt is \(\displaystyle 7\) inches. 

Possible Answers:

Smiley face, lighting bolt, heart

Heart, lighting bolt, smiley face

Lighting bolt, smiley face, heart

Heart, smiley face, lighting bolt

Smiley face, heart, lighting bolt

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 \(\displaystyle 3\) is smaller than \(\displaystyle 5\) and \(\displaystyle 7\) so the smiley face is the smallest object. The number 5 is smaller than \(\displaystyle 7\), so the heart is the next object. The number \(\displaystyle 7\) is the biggest number, so the lighting bolt is the largest object. 

Example Question #3 : Order And Compare Objects By Length: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Md.A.1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The ladybug is \(\displaystyle 3\) inches, the bee is \(\displaystyle 4\) inches, and the firefly is \(\displaystyle 6\) inches. 

Possible Answers:

Firefly, ladybug, bee

 Ladybug, firefly, bee

Ladybug, bee, firefly

Firefly, bee, ladybug

Bee, firefly, 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 \(\displaystyle 3\) is smaller than \(\displaystyle 4\) and \(\displaystyle 6\) so the ladybug is the smallest object. The number \(\displaystyle 4\) is smaller than \(\displaystyle 6\), so the bee is the next object. The number \(\displaystyle 6\) is the biggest number, so the firefly is the largest object. 

Example Question #4 : Order And Compare Objects By Length: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Md.A.1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The bunny is \(\displaystyle 6\) inches, the kitten is \(\displaystyle 4\) inches, and the dog is \(\displaystyle 10\) inches.

Possible Answers:

Bunny, dog, kitten

Bunny, kitten, dog

Dog, kitten bunny

Kitten, bunny, dog

Kitten, dog, bunny

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 \(\displaystyle 4\) is smaller than \(\displaystyle 6\) and \(\displaystyle 10\) so the kitten is the smallest object. The number \(\displaystyle 6\) is smaller than \(\displaystyle 10\), so the bunny is the next object. The number \(\displaystyle 10\) is the biggest number, so the dog is the largest object. 

Example Question #1 : Order And Compare Objects By Length: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Md.A.1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The purse is \(\displaystyle 3\) inches, the suitcase is \(\displaystyle 15\) inches, and the backpack is \(\displaystyle 10\) inches.

Possible Answers:

Suitcase, purse, backpack

Backpack,purse, suitcase

Purse, suitcase, backpack

Purse, backpack, suitcase

Suitcase, backpack, purse

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 \(\displaystyle 3\) is smaller than \(\displaystyle 15\) and \(\displaystyle 10\) so the purse is the smallest object. The number \(\displaystyle 10\) is smaller than \(\displaystyle 15\), so the backpack is the next object. The number \(\displaystyle 15\) is the biggest number, so the suitcase is the largest object. 

Example Question #2 : Order And Compare Objects By Length: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Md.A.1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The rug is \(\displaystyle 20\) inches, the towel is \(\displaystyle 15\) inches, and the pillow is \(\displaystyle 10\) inches.

Possible Answers:

Towel, pillow, rug

Pillow, towel, rug

Towel, rug, pillow

Rug, pillow, towel 

Pillow, rug, towel

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 \(\displaystyle 10\) is smaller than \(\displaystyle 20\) and \(\displaystyle 15\) so the pillow is the smallest object. The number \(\displaystyle 15\) is smaller than \(\displaystyle 20\), so the towel is the next object. The number \(\displaystyle 20\) is the biggest number, so the rug is the largest object. 

Example Question #1 : Measurement & Data

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The dog is \(\displaystyle 20\) inches, the cat is \(\displaystyle 14\) inches, and the snake is \(\displaystyle 16\) inches. 

Possible Answers:

Dog, cat, snake

Cat, dog, snake

Dog, snake, cat

Snake, cat, dog

Cat, snake, dog

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 \(\displaystyle 20\) is bigger than \(\displaystyle 14\) and \(\displaystyle 16\) so the dog comes first. The number \(\displaystyle 16\) is bigger than \(\displaystyle 14\), so the snake comes next. The number \(\displaystyle 14\) is the smallest number, so the cat is the smallest object. 

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