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Measuring for a Birthday Party

Grade 2 measuring practice: read inch and centimeter rulers, measure objects that do not start at 0, and choose the best measuring tool.

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Format: Interactive · Printable
Grade: Grade 2
Subject: Math
Question types: Fill in the blank, Multiple choice, Sorting, Short answer, Drawing

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What students practice

Students measure the length of objects to the nearest whole inch and centimeter with a ruler.
Students find the length of an object that does not start at the 0 mark.
Students choose a ruler, yardstick, meter stick, or measuring tape to fit what they measure.

How to use

Have a ruler, a yardstick, a meter stick, and a measuring tape on hand to show before starting. Students need their own ruler for the last question.

Curriculum

Common Core standard covered

2.MD.A.1

Measure length with tools such as rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, and measuring tapes.

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Measuring for a Birthday Party

Measure party things with inch and centimeter rulers, and pick the best tool.

Part 1: Measure in inches

Use the inch rulers to find how long each party thing is.

How long is the party pencil?

inches

How long is the candle?

inches

The gift ribbon does not start at 0. How long is the gift ribbon?

A. 7 inches
B. 2 inches
C. 5 inches
D. 6 inches

Part 2: Measure in centimeters

Use the centimeter rulers to find how long each party thing is.

How long is the crayon?

centimeters

How long is the name tag?

centimeters

How long is the gift tag?

centimeters

Ava says the gift tag is 11 centimeters long. What mistake did she make?

Part 3: Choose and use a tool

Think about which tool fits the job. Then solve.

Sort each thing by the best tool to measure it.

a birthday candlethe length of the party tablethe distance around a balloona thank-you cardthe distance around the birthday cakea long paper banner

Ruler (short and straight)	Yardstick or meter stick (long and straight)	Measuring tape (bends around)

Nia wants to measure the length of the party table in centimeters. Which tool is the best choice?

A. a 15-centimeter ruler
B. a meter stick
C. a yardstick

10.

A ruler is 12 inches long. Omar lines up 3 rulers end to end along the party banner, with no gaps. The banner is exactly as long as the 3 rulers. How long is the banner?

inches

11.

Use your ruler. Draw a line that is exactly 4 inches long for a party place card. Start at the 0 mark.