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Grade 2 · Measurement & Data · 2.MD.A.2

Measuring with Different-Sized Units Worksheets

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Key idea

compare measurements of the same length made with different-sized units.

Sample problems

  1. A strip is 8 cm long. Cover it with 1-cm units. How many units?
  2. Cover the same 8-cm strip with 2-cm units. How many units?
  3. The same 8-cm strip uses 8 small units or 4 large units. Which unit is longer?
  4. Use a real ruler to measure the same book edge in centimeters and inches. Record both nearest whole-unit readings.

Common mistakes to watch for

  • Use a picture, objects or another calculation to check.

The answer key explains each one, so you can tell what a wrong answer means.

How to use this set

  1. Teach with the slides (about 15 minutes): a warm-up, the big ideas, a “spot the slip” challenge, Mr DJ’s worked example, and a pick-your-pepper round on whiteboards. Or watch the video together.
  2. Practice with the worksheet. Everyone does Mild and Medium, then climbs to Spicy and Extra Spicy.
  3. Check understanding with the exit ticket, and send the homework home.
  4. Mark with the answer key — each answer shows the steps and the most likely mistake. The slides’ teacher notes are in the key too.

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