Common Core: 2nd Grade Math : Common Core Math: Grade 2

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 2nd Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Measurement & Data

Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a bug?

Possible Answers:

Ruler

Meter stick

Yardstick

Measuring tape

Correct answer:

Ruler

Explanation:

You would use a ruler to measure a bug because a bug is most likely smaller than 12 inches, which is the size of a ruler. All of the other tools will be much larger. 

Example Question #2 : Measurement & Data

Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure an oven?

Possible Answers:

Meter Stick

Ruler

Yardstick

Yardstick or meter stick

Correct answer:

Yardstick or meter stick

Explanation:

An oven is most likely larger ruler could measure because a ruler can only measure up to 12 inches. A yardstick can measure up to 3 feet (or 36 inches), and a meter stick is about the same size as a yardstick. 

Example Question #3 : Measurement & Data

Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a deck?

Possible Answers:

Meter stick

Yardstick

Measuring tape

Ruler

Correct answer:

Measuring tape

Explanation:

A deck is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to 12 inches, a yardstick can only measure up to 3 feet (or 36 inches), and a meter stick is about the same size as a yardstick. Measuring tape can measure up to 25 feet. 

Example Question #1 : Select The Correct Tool To Measure Objects: Ccss.Math.Content.2.Md.A.1

Of the options provided, which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a room?

Possible Answers:

Ruler

Yardstick

Measuring tape

 Meter stick 

Correct answer:

Measuring tape

Explanation:

A room is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to  inches, a yardstick can only measure up to  feet (or  inches), and a meter stick is about the same size as a yardstick. Measuring tape can measure over  feet. 

Example Question #5 : Measurement & Data

Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a door?

Possible Answers:

Meter stick

Measuring tape

Ruler

Yardstick

Correct answer:

Measuring tape

Explanation:

A door is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to  inches, a yardstick can only measure up to  feet (or  inches), and a meter stick is about the same size as a yardstick. However, measuring tape can measuring up to  feet, and most doors are about  feet. 

Example Question #6 : Measurement & Data

Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a coffee table? 

Possible Answers:

Ruler

Yardstick

Both a yardstick and measuring tape

Measuring tape

Correct answer:

Both a yardstick and measuring tape

Explanation:

You would not want to use a ruler to measure a coffee table because a coffee table is most likely bigger than  inches, which is the size of a ruler. Both a yardstick and measuring tape would be large enough to measure a coffee table. 

Example Question #3 : Select The Correct Tool To Measure Objects: Ccss.Math.Content.2.Md.A.1

Of the options provided, which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a backyard? 

Possible Answers:

Both a ruler and a meter stick 

Ruler

Meter stick

Measuring tape

Correct answer:

Measuring tape

Explanation:

A backyard is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to  inches, a yardstick can only measure up to  feet (or  inches), and a meter stick is about the same size as a yardstick. Measuring tape can measure over  feet. 

Example Question #1131 : Common Core Math: Grade 2

Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a drinking glass?

Possible Answers:

Measuring tape

Yardstick

Meter stick

Ruler

Correct answer:

Ruler

Explanation:

You would use a ruler to measure a drinking glass because a drinking glass is most likely smaller than  inches, which is the size of a ruler. All of the other tools will be much larger. 

Example Question #12 : Measurement & Data

Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a kite?

Possible Answers:

Scale

Yardstick

Measuring tape

Ruler

Correct answer:

Yardstick

Explanation:

You would want to use a yardstick to measure a kite because a kite is most likely bigger than 12 inches, which is the length of a ruler. However, a kite is normally not bigger than 36 inches, or three feet. Measuring tape is usually used to measure much larger objects. 

Example Question #1132 : Common Core Math: Grade 2

Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a tree-stump? 

Possible Answers:

Both a ruler and measuring tape

Measuring tape 

Ruler 

Yardstick 

Correct answer:

Yardstick 

Explanation:

You would want to use a yardstick to measure a tree-stump because a tree-stump is most likely bigger than  inches, which is the length of a ruler. However, a tree-stump is normally not bigger than  inches, or three feet. Measuring tape is usually used to measure much larger objects. 

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