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 #31 : Measurement & Data
Of the options provided, which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a bed?
Measuring tape
Ruler
Yardstick
Meter stick
Measuring tape
A bed is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to 
Example Question #31 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a leaf?
Measuring tape
Meter stick
Ruler
Yardstick
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a leaf because a leaf is most likely smaller than 
Example Question #32 : Measurement & Data
Of the options provided, which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a room?
Ruler
Measuring tape
Meter stick
Yardstick
Measuring tape
A room is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to
Example Question #67 : Data Analysis
Of the options provided, which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a phone?
inches, which is the size of a ruler. The other tools are much larger. Example Question #34 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a door?
Measuring tape
Yardstick
Ruler
Meter stick
Measuring tape
A door is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to 
Example Question #35 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a mailbox?
Yardstick
Measuring tape
Ruler
Meter stick
Measuring tape
Most mailboxes will be talker than 
Example Question #31 : Select The Correct Tool To Measure Objects: Ccss.Math.Content.2.Md.A.1
Which of the following would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a chair?
Yardstick
Ruler
Both a yardstick and a measuring tape
Measuring tape
Both a yardstick and a measuring tape
You would not want to use a ruler to measure a chair because a chair is most likely bigger than 12 inches, which is the size of a ruler. Both a yardstick and measuring tape would be large enough to measure a chair.
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