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Measure Length and Compare Data: Apply and Create Worksheet — Grade 2

Measure Length and Compare Data: Apply and Create: Measure from a zero and read centimeter units. Starts with 3 practice tasks. Answer guidance included. Print on Letter/A4 or save as PDF from the print window.

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Independent activity · About 20 minutes · Pencil, Ruler

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Measure and record pencil lengths

The ruler shows centimeters with its zero at the left edge. Each table entry is the measured length of one pencil. Compare using the same unit.

Use what you learned to explain, construct or apply an idea.

1.Draw a bar graph of the three lengths. Label each bar and use one centimeter per step.

2.A child calls the strip from 2 to 9 cm 9 cm long. Explain and correct.

3.Would you measure a pencil in centimeters or meters? Explain a sensible choice.

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Open responses use criteria and an illustrative response. Other well-supported responses can be acceptable.

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Measure Length and Compare Data: Apply and Create

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Measure and record pencil lengths

The ruler shows centimeters with its zero at the left edge. Each table entry is the measured length of one pencil. Compare using the same unit.

Use what you learned to explain, construct or apply an idea.

1.Draw a bar graph of the three lengths. Label each bar and use one centimeter per step.

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Three labeled bars with a common zero and consistent one-centimeter scale.

One possible response: A = 4, B = 7, C = 3 cm.

2.A child calls the strip from 2 to 9 cm 9 cm long. Explain and correct.

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Counts intervals or subtracts start from end.

One possible response: The end mark is not the length when the start is not zero. Length = 9 − 2 = 7 cm.

3.Would you measure a pencil in centimeters or meters? Explain a sensible choice.

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Explains unit suitability without claiming other length units are impossible.

One possible response: Centimeters are convenient for a short pencil; a meter is a much larger unit. Both can measure length, but centimeters give a convenient count.

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Grade 2 · Mathematics · Matching answer key included · US Letter and A4

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Before you begin

Use the prerequisite representations before moving to independent work.

How to use this worksheet

Begin with: Read this pencil length from the ruler.
Connect the response to: Pencils A and C are placed end to end. What is their total length?
Ask students to apply the idea: Draw a bar graph of the three lengths. Label each bar and use one centimeter per step.

A common mistake to discuss

Check the meaning of each quantity, the operation and the units; a numerical answer alone does not show the full reasoning.

What to practice next

Revisit the unit goals. Use the criteria to identify a specific response to improve; this activity alone does not establish mastery.

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Source reference: Common Core mathematics: selected grade or course targets.

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Measure Length and Compare Data

Measure and record pencil lengths

The ruler shows centimeters with its zero at the left edge. Each table entry is the measured length of one pencil. Compare using the same unit.

Worked example: A strip from 1 cm to 6 cm is 5 cm long: count the five intervals. Use the material to work through each task. Show the requested response.

1.Read this pencil length from the ruler.

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Measure from a zero and read centimeter units. Compare and add lengths using the same unit. Graph measurements and explain a measurement error. A complete set with exploration, practice and application. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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Measure and record pencil lengths

The ruler shows centimeters with its zero at the left edge. Each table entry is the measured length of one pencil. Compare using the same unit.

Worked example: A strip from 1 cm to 6 cm is 5 cm long: count the five intervals. Explore the material. Talk through your reasoning with suitable support.

1.Read this pencil length from the ruler.

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Measure from a zero and read centimeter units. Compare and add lengths using the same unit. Graph measurements and explain a measurement error. A focused learn activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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