Common Core: 2nd Grade Math : Select the Correct Tool to Measure Objects: CCSS.Math.Content.2.MD.A.1

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : 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 dog's paw print?

Possible Answers:

Measuring tape

Yardstick

Ruler

Meter stick

Correct answer:

Ruler

Explanation:

You would use a ruler to measure a dog's paw print because a dog's paw print is most likely smaller than  inches, which is the size of a ruler. All of the other tools will be much larger. 

Example Question #22 : Measurement & Data

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

Possible Answers:

Ruler

Meter stick

Measuring tape

Yardstick

Correct answer:

Ruler

Explanation:

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

Example Question #22 : 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 piece of paper?

Possible Answers:

Yardstick

Meter stick

Measuring tape

Ruler

Correct answer:

Ruler

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1151 : Common Core Math: Grade 2

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

Possible Answers:

Meter stick

Measuring tape

Yardstick

Ruler

Correct answer:

Ruler

Explanation:

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

Example Question #23 : 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 ceiling fan?

Possible Answers:

Yardstick

Yardstick or measuring tape

Ruler

Measuring tape

Correct answer:

Yardstick or measuring tape

Explanation:

You would not want to use a ruler to measure a ceiling fan because a ceiling fan 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 #24 : Measurement & Data

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

Possible Answers:

Measuring tape

Ruler

Yardstick

Yardstick or measuring tape

Correct answer:

Ruler

Explanation:

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

Example Question #23 : Measurement & Data

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

Possible Answers:

Meter stick

Yardstick

Measuring tape

Ruler

Correct answer:

Ruler

Explanation:

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

Example Question #24 : 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 couch?

Possible Answers:

Measuring tape

Meter stick

Yardstick

Ruler

Correct answer:

Measuring tape

Explanation:

A couch 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. 

Example Question #25 : 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 swing set?

Possible Answers:

Measuring tape

Yardstick 

Meter stick

Yardstick or Meter stick 

Correct answer:

Measuring tape

Explanation:

A swing set 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. 

Example Question #1157 : Common Core Math: Grade 2

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

Possible Answers:

Measuring tape 

Ruler

Meter stick

Yardstick 

Correct answer:

Ruler

Explanation:

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

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