Common Core: 2nd Grade Math : Select the Correct Tool to Measure Objects: CCSS.Math.Content.2.MD.A.1
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Example Question #11 : Select The Correct Tool To Measure Objects: Ccss.Math.Content.2.Md.A.1
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a drinking glass?
Meter stick
Measuring tape
Yardstick
Ruler
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a drinking glass because a drinking glass is most likely smaller than 
Example Question #12 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a kite?
Yardstick
Scale
Measuring tape
Ruler
Yardstick
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 #12 : Select The Correct Tool To Measure Objects: Ccss.Math.Content.2.Md.A.1
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a tree-stump?
Measuring tape
Both a ruler and measuring tape
Ruler
Yardstick
Yardstick
You would want to use a yardstick to measure a tree-stump because a tree-stump is most likely bigger than 
Example Question #1141 : Common Core Math: Grade 2
Of the options provided, which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a dog collar?
Measuring tape
Ruler
Meter stick
Yardstick
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a dog collar because a dog collar is most likely smaller than 
Example Question #1142 : Common Core Math: Grade 2
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a pair of reading glasses?
Meter stick
Ruler
Measuring tape
Yardstick
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a pair of reading glasses because a pair of reading glasses is most likely smaller than 
Example Question #16 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a finger?
Ruler
Yardstick
Meter stick
Measuring tape
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a finger because a finger is most likely smaller than 
Example Question #17 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a hand?
Measuring tape
Meter stick or yardstick
Ruler
Yardstick
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a hand because a hand is most likely smaller than 
Example Question #1143 : Common Core Math: Grade 2
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a bookcase?
Meter stick
Measuring tape
Yard stick
Ruler
Measuring tape
A bookcase is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to 
Example Question #1144 : Common Core Math: Grade 2
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a door mat?
Yardstick or meter stick
Measuring tape
Meter stick
Ruler
Yardstick or meter stick
A door mat is most likely larger then a ruler could measure because a ruler can only measure up to 
Example Question #1145 : Common Core Math: Grade 2
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure an umbrella?
Meter stick or yardstick
Ruler
Measuring tape
Yardstick
Meter stick or yardstick
An umbrella is most likely larger than a ruler could measure because a ruler can only measure up to
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