ISEE Primary 2 Math : Measurement

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Primary 2 Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Measurement

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The coat is  inches in length, the hat is  inches in length, and the mittens are  inches in length.

Possible Answers:

Mittens, coat, hat

Mittens, hat, coat

Hat, mittens, coat

Hat, coat, mittens

Correct answer:

Hat, mittens, coat

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  is smaller than  and  so the hat is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the mittens are the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the coat is the largest object. 

Example Question #2 : Measurement

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The table is  inches, the couch is feet, and the room is  feet. 

Possible Answers:

Table, room, couch

Couch, room, table 

Table, couch, room

Room, couch, table

Correct answer:

Table, couch, room

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  is smaller than  and  so the table is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the couch is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the room is the largest object. 

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