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Measuring length with a ruler in inches and in centimeters, to the nearest whole unit.
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Line one end of the object up with 0. Read the number at the other end. That number of units is the length.
Watch for: Lining up with 1 or the edge of the ruler instead of 0. Reading the inch side for a centimeter answer. Leaving off the unit: 4 inches, not just 4.
At home: Measure small things together with a ruler, like a spoon, a crayon or a toy car. Check where the 0 is before reading.
Freddie's Frog Pond
Grade 2 · Measuring with a ruler · 2.MD.A.1
Freddie the frog lives in a busy pond full of bugs, lily pads and friends. Solve each problem to help Freddie out!
Line up the end with 0. Read the number at the other end.
Same way, smaller units.
Freddie's Frog Pond
Grade 2 · Measuring with a ruler · 2.MD.A.1
Freddie the frog lives in a busy pond full of bugs, lily pads and friends. Solve each problem to help Freddie out!
Line up the end with 0. Read the number at the other end.
Same way, smaller units.
New problems every time, three levels (gentle, core and stretch), themes to pick from, a second page if you want one. Each sheet comes with an answer key and a one-page guide for grown-ups.
Save to PinterestCommon Core 2.MD.A.1 · Measure length with a ruler, yardstick, meter stick or tape.
Also: Maryland 2025 2.GR.A.1 · Texas TEKS 2.9D · Florida B.E.S.T. MA.1.M.1.1 · Virginia SOL 2.MG.1